Eight years ago, the world changed as we know it – we will always remember those that lost their lives and thank our brave men and women serving in the armed forces both here in the United States and abroad. These heroes are protecting our freedom and way of life – and I thank each and everyone of them for everything that they are doing for our country and our citizens.
My younger sister, Karla, is a talented artist and has autism, and she recently created a drawing about 9/11 and talked about where she was eight years ago. Karla has a very strong message and wrote:
I was at home, at our house. I just woke up from my sleep and I was walking in the hallway to get a snack from the kitchen. I remembered that Mom or Dad was talking to a friend on the phone, saying “Oh no! Look what happened to the World Trade Center!” and then they went to their bedroom to watch the news on TV to see what happened. Karen was at school at SMU that day. Kristin was in a Officer’s Basic Course in Missouri before being stationed in Seattle at Fort Lewis. That same day I was drawing in my room and listening to my radio walkman. I was only 17 years old that day. Even so, but still. I feel very sorry for the poor families who lost their loved ones on that day. I hope a day like this never happens again. Not only the day affected the United States, but also affected most other countries altogether. We shall never forget.
Yes, Karla – we shall never forget. United we stand, and God bless America.
Best Wishes,
Karen
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