Thursday, August 4, 2016
When the World Stopped Turning 9/11
Interview a parent, grandparent, sibling or neighbor about 9/11. Where were they? What were their feelings? How would they characterize the mood in America? Have you ever been to the 9/11 Memorial or Museum in New York? How has our country changed as a result of this attack?
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I interviewed my mom about the attack. She was at her office, just like every other day, when the planes hit the twin towers. My dad was upstairs and came rushing down to tell the news. She was pretty scared because we are pretty close to New York, and we didn’t know if there were more coming. Everyone in America at the time would be in shock and scared about thousands dying that day. Ways that the country has changed over that time was to improve the safety of air travel. Back then we didn’t have stuff like the TSA, scanners, people on the planes that stop the terrorists, etc.
I interviewed my mom about the 9/11 attack. She had just pulled up to her parents house when the first plane hit the first tower of the World Trade Center. She herd about the first tower being hit, on the radio. She was in her parents kitchen when my dad told her about the second plane hitting the second tower of the World Trade Center. She was frightened because she did not know if it was going to happen again , when , and where. My mom said everyone in America was thinking lets go get Osama Bin Laden that Jerk who destroyed the twin towers and were also feeling scared. Ways the country has changed since then is more strict with airport security and has TSA scanners , etc.
I interviewed my mom on 9/11. She was in bed taking a nap because she was pregnant with my brother when she heard about the attacks. Her feelings on 9/11 were that she was scared and was worried about bringing a child into this type of world. The mood in America was that people were scared and mad that some people would actually do something like this. No, I have never been to a 9/11 memorial. This country has changed as a result of these attacks by more security at airports and terrior alert levels. In conclusion 9/11 was a horrible event in history and will change the world forever.
Avery Rohrbaugh
6-7 period
I interviewed my mom on 9/11. She was in Second period Spanish class when she heard about the attacks. She felt very upset but also so confused.She was upset because many people lost there lives for god knows what reason.She was also so confused cause just like many people didnt know what was happening at that point o time. The mood in America would have to had been mad,and very sad. No i have never been inside of the 9/11 memorial but i have seen it on video and in person. As a result of the attack in my opinion I think we got stronger and recovered from the attacks. In conclusion, 9/11 was a very terrible, but memorial day for everyone but not in the best of ways.
I recently interviewed my dad about 9/11. He was at his church office at Chestnut Ridge Church in Morgantown when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. He found out about the attacks shortly after his church secretary ran into his office crying. He said he felt very confused and sad after hearing and watching all about it. He also said that the mood in America was very depressing, sad, and worried after the attacks. Nobody in my family has ever been to the 9/11 Memorial or Museum in New York, but I know that it is a very unique, special, and memorable place. Our country has changed as a result to these attacks. For instance, there is more airport security. You have to actually take your shoes off now when you pass security. Also, Americans are more cautious. In conclusion, September 11, 2001 was a day to remember. Many lives were lost and "many hearts were changed".
Ella Broadhurst
6/7 Period
My mom was at home watching good morning America when the attack on the world trade center was attacked. She said it was frightening and no one knew what was going on at the time. My mom said the mood in America was somber and slow and everyone united and race did not matter at the point because of how small race issues were compared to 9/11. It made terrorism real and we saw terrorism in a new world and before we were oblivious and thought that terrorism was not ever a threat to America because we were such a great nation. It changed the way we go to the airport we couldn't just show up at your flight on the time that it was supposed to leave, now we have to show up hours before our flight because of necessary safety precautions.
Isaak Guentert-4/5th
I interviewed my mom on 9/11. She was at home laying in her bed while my brother, which was only a month old, was laying beside her. Then she got a phone call from her dad and asked her if she was watching the news. She wasn't so she turned it on and was shocked to find out America was being attacked. My mom was nervous and very upset. It made my mom angry for someone to do something like this to America. She characterized the mood of America in many different ways. She said it was sad, scary, devestating, and a very tragic event to occur. Also she said America was threatened and shocked. I have not been to the memorial or museum in New York but I have been to the memorial in Shanksville. Our country has changed very much since then. We have better security at airports. Now security takes many safety precautions to prevent things like this from happening. For example we now have everything completely checked before boarding a plane. In conclusion, this was a tragic event the devastated many people. Aaron Kovack 4-5 period
I decided to interview my dad about the 9/11 disaster. When my dad first found out about the attacks, he was sitting at work and his secretary had the television on. When he first saw that the planes had attacked the towers he was scared that there was more to come, shocked that anyone would want to hurt innocent people like that,and angry that people would take their own lives if it meant killing thousands of others. He described the mood of America as scared, shocked, and and despairing. My dad has been to the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The way this country has changed is that is a lot ore security in different places and the government is working together more than ever. His opinion is that the people are angry over the incidents that are happening and they are frustrated with the direction our country is heading in.
Alisha Hayhurst: 6/7 period
I interviewed my mother on where and how she felt on 9/11. My mother said she was at her desk at the department of justice. She was going to a meeting and heard everyone talking about what was going on. She was frustrated and confused and scared that one of the planes was going to hit them. She said that everyone was upset and even mad alittle. She characterized the mood in America now as people being mad and upset that nothing and no one is fixing the problem, and that it could happen at any time anywhere. She also believes that now you don't know who to trust. She went to the side of the twin towers before the memorial was built. She believes that everyone is more cautious when meeting new people, traveling, going to crowded places because you never know what could happen, but that doesn't stop Americans from living their lives every day.
Kierstyn Ensminger 4th-5th
I interviewed my mother. She was at home getting ready to go to work at Chick-Fil-A and waiting for my grandparents to pick up my sister. She turned on the TV and saw what was happening. She hurried and called my dad to tell him to turn on the TV. She said she was confused why someone would do something like that. When the plane crashed in PA, she was on her way to work. Mom said once she got to work there was a slight fear that an attack taking place at the FBI. At the time, Montgomery Ward was at the mall and they set up a big screen in the middle of the mall for all to follow what was going on. Tyler Hinkle
My mom and sister were downstairs watching Scooby-Doo. Then my dad called. He told my mom to turn in the tv and watch the news. My mom didn't know what to feel. She was surprised that something like that could happen in the United States. My mom said the next couple days everyone in the United States were depressed and sad. I have never been to a 9/11 memorial before. Since 9/11,many things have changed in America. Airports are more secure. Only ticked passengers can go past security. The United States will be prepared if anything like this happens.
Kate McPherson
1/2 Period
I interviewed my mom about the 9/11 disaster. She was home watching the Today Show at the time of the disaster. She was in shock and disbelief. She would characterize the mood of America as somber. My mother nor I have ever been to the museum or memorial in New York. She said that our country has made a positive change since the attack as in we are now safer than ever before and now we take extra precautions to ensure our safety. I also agree with my mom that now America is safer now that it ever has been.
Angelo Manzo 4/5
I interviewed my mom about the 9/11 attacks. She was at home when the planes hit the towers and the Pentagon. She was shocked and then worried about if there was going to be more attacks. She was also very sad and knew lots of people were going to die. People were more serious and very united about our country. People and businesses all supported America with signs and flags. She has not been to the 9/11 memorial and/or museum in New York. Security in airports has increased since the attacks. People are more aware of the threat of terrorism than they were before.
Eden Williams 4th-5th period class
I interviewed my mom about the 9/11 attacks. She stated that she was aat work, going about her day as a telimarketer, when she heard about the attacks. She told me that she had to shut down calling for the rest of the day. The mood in the country that day was obviously sad, depressing, and knowing that whatever was lost, couldn't be replaced. Airport sicurity has changed drastically sinse the event, with people showing up at least an hour before their flight, just so they're accounted for. Also, they now have to check for weapons, and make sure you don't have liquidsliquids that look like they're unrecognizable. In conclusion, 9/11 is a day to remember and has drastically changed the lives of anyone who has lost loved ones, and for anybody who knows about the tragic events that occured that very day. Hope Robinson 4th/5th Period
I interviewed my mom about the 9/11 attack. My mom was at her job working in a hotel then. She couldn't not believe what was going on about the planes crashing into the twin towers she was sad and worried that maybe one of her family members had gotten hurt while they still lived there. She characterized as everyone wanted to go after the mastermind who did this Osama bin laden it was a very sad time indeed for alot of families and other people that day. Me and my mom have never been to the memorial. Our country has changed and is more protected and came together after this event
I interviewed my mom about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She was at work when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. My mom's initial feelings consisted of shock and disbelief, after hearing what happened on the radio they turned the TV on at her work and if felt like she was watching a movie that wasn't supposed to be real. She said she would characterize the mood of America as being blindsided. Neither my mom or I have been to the 9/11 memorial. America has been heavily changed by this unexpected event because it has made us more aware that something like that could happen again. So now America takes a lot more precautions and has a lot more security than it used to at airports. All in all airplanes are safer now than they used to be.
I interviewed my mother. She said that she was a home on a rocking chair rocking my brother to sleep. The 9/11 attacks made her sad and frightened. She characterized America as feeling anger, but sorrow at the same time. She never been near the memorial or New York City. The attacks changed America. America became more protected and airplanes became more secure. The attacks made America fell vulnerable, but more unified against an enemy. Jayden Richardson
1st & 2nd period
I interviewed my dad about 911. My dad said he was in Rochester New York. He said that he was in a doctors office making a delivery and he saw it on a television in the waiting room. He also said it was nice sunny day and that people were shocked that somebody would fly into the World Trade Center. It was vulnerable and the United states is to terroism and that it can happen again. In recent attacks terroists have killed many people. Three thousand people were murdered on this nice sunny day and that there were many examples of heroism shown by people who went to help others in need. Firefighters that ran into these burning buildings and all the people that enlisted in the military as a result to fight terroism.
Alex Brophy
4-5 period
I asked my dad about the 9/11 attack, because he was in the army at the time. He said he was in his barracks getting ready for work, at Fort Polk LA. He said that a friend of his called and said, "Some idiot flew their plane into a building." so my dad turned on the TV and saw that a second plane and said "That's no idiot, this is war." My dad was shocked and scared that he would be deployed. He felt that America was more patriotic and supported US. troops. He has been to the Flight 93 Memorial, but wants to go see the 9/11 Museum. The security measures are a lot more strict he says, especially at airports to assure that anything like 9/11 will ever happen again.
Logan Zuchelli
1-2 pd.
I interviewed my mom for 9/11. She was working in a call center as a trainer. She said it was very disturbing because there were 200 computers in the center and they were all playing crash over and over again. She was emotional, and for the first time in her adult life she felt unsafe and threatened. My dad had just started working at Mon Power. He had a friend that worked beside the World Trade Center, but he was okay. My dad had stopped working and went to his mothers to tell her he loved her. He spent the next couple days watching the shocking attacks. Both of my parents just started dating when this happened, and it made my mom be with her family and protect them. In conclusion, many Americans were emotionally about this tragedy.
I interviewed my dad for 9/11. My dad was bed because he got off the night shift as a police officer. My mom woke him up and said a plane crashed, my dad thought it was an accident so he went back to bed. He didn't think much of it until the police and my mom told him a second plane had crashed. He was confused and in disbelief, he had never seen anything that big ever happen. He thought everyone was scared then everyone went into anger and still scared because of another war. My dad has never been there but we will go there soon actually. He said that we have been more observant and we realized that we are vulnerable and we look at anything with big crowds as a big target.
Brenden McFarland
6/7 period
On September 11th, 2001 the United States was under attack by a group of Islamic terrorists. My mom said she was at here job and she heard about what was going on. She told me that see thought it was a joke and that it didn't really happen. Until the sencond plane had hit the other tower about an hour later. When she saw that her stomach dropped and then relized we were being attacked by someone. She described that the world was shocked and everything just stopped, also she said there wasn't anything else on TV but news about the attacks. No I have never been to the memorial or museum in New York, though it would be awesome to go there but it would be sad. America has changed a lot since this day, mostly every thing has more security and people you went though this experience don't feel as safe as we thought we were.
Zach Anderson 6/7th
I interviewed a friend of the family about the 9/11 attack. My interviewee was at his grandma's house enjoying breakfast with his family when the first plane hit the world trade center. My interviewee was worried about his brother because he was three blocks away from the world trade center. My interviewee thinks everyone in America was confused after the first tower was hit and terrified after the second tower was hit. My interviewee visited ground zero four months after the attack. Due to 9/11 my interviewee believes the world has become more paranoid and suspicious to unfamiliar faces and activities.
On September 9th, 2001 the US experienced a terrible terrorist attack. I interviewed my mother about 9/11. She was at work when the attacks happened at Burger King in Fairmont. My mom said she was very naive and hadn't known what the Twin Towers were. A coy stoker came in and said a plane crashed into the towers and she didn't know how big of a deal it was. She was shocked and surprised that something that bad could happen in such a common place in America. She thought everyone was scared of the US. Most attacks have happened somewhere far like Pearl Horbor in Hawiaii. Our pastors sister was scheduled to work in one of the towers and they couldn't find her for a while they were very worried. My mom thinks that everyone was just scared that something else would happen. She has never been to the memorials and neither have I. Once when my cousin Joe Harold was young before his dad passed his father took him to the memorial in New York. I feel that this has made our country stronger and more prepared for anything. We are not scared and will never let anything that tragic happen to us ever again.
Zyiah Bailey
6/7th period
My father was at work on 9/11 when he got a call from my mother telling him to turn on the TV because something major was happening. He turned his TV onto CNN and watched for hours as the second plane hit the World Trade Center and then the 3rd plane hit the Pentagon. The 4th plane was brought down outside of Shanksville PA before it could hit its intended target. He said that the mood in his office and around town was one of shock and disbelief as this was an attack by terrorists on our own soil. I have never been to the 9/11 Memorial, but last spring, my brother and father went there on the Gifted Field Trip. My Uncle Tony who was supposed to be in a meeting at the World Trade Center on 9/11 met them there. This was his first time at the site since the attack. He most likely would not be here today if he didn’t miss the subway that day to the World Trade Center he usually took. Our Country has changed drastically since 9/11. There is a feeling of distrust of anyone thought to be Muslim or a foreigner, and there is no longer a sense of safety and security anywhere.
Ariel Stern
Period 4/5
I interviewed my dad about 9/11. He was at work driving to the Pete Die golf club because they were his costumer. Once he got there, he learned about the plane crashing into the first World Trade Center. His first reaction was that how would a plane crash into a skyscraper, and thought that it must have foggy out. Terrorism would have never been anyone's first thought. Then, minutes after he had arrived, the second plane had crashed into the second tower. They knew it was an attack after that. He said that the country was in utter shock and disbelief. I visited the Flight 93 memorial today, and it was very sad. You could listen to recorded calls from the passengers of the plane saying goodbye to their loved ones. September 11th, 2001 was a day that changed the way we see the world. We now have very thorough security at airports to prevent another tradgedy from happening. When we hear that something bad has happened, many people's first thought is that it's terrorism. In conclusion, although 9/11 has changed our world, we will never forget those who lost there lives that day.
I interviewed my mother about 9/11. She was in the kitchen of the nursing home she was in. They told her to come look at the Tv. When she entered the room she saw all the residents sitting around watching the news. My mom said she was devastated and nervous about the plane that was circling Elkins before it was cleared. It was a very devastating day for the US. I have gone to the memorial and museum in New York. All i can remember was the people around me crying or on the verge of it including myself. 9/11 has changed America because before this we thought we were untouchable, that nothing was going to take us down, but now we have extra security and are a lot more careful. In conclusion, 9/11 was very tragic and I could never imagine it happening in my lifetime.
Lauren Chidester
4-5 period
My mom said she was holding my sister while she was watching TV at home. She was worrying about my dad and grandmother because they were working in places that had bomb threats. She was trying to get a hold of them, but all the lines were busy. Feelings of shock, didn't understand what was going on. Made many people angry and hateful. Now they go after terrorist and make them pay for what they have done to us. They put more security at important places that have special meanings to Americans. No, my mom never even seen New York before. She said that more people have trusting the government now. Also, that they take precaution to things that gone on in the world.
My mom was at work when the 9/11 attacks started. She was confused,fear, and uncertain. She describes the emotion in America as shock. She has never been to the 9/11 museum or memorial. We have gained more security in certain areas and drones have started being used. War on terrorism has started. These terrorist attacks have changed today's society. Places like airports and big areas. That attack was the biggest in our nation. Ithe struck the world with terror. We can prevent these things from happening again.
Witnessing the 9/11 attacks on television was a tragic event that my mother will never forget. While enjoying the Today Show, a special emergency broadcast interrupted live tv. During the interview, she stated that the news correspondents that were covering the horrific attack were in disbelief and shock. They nervously covered the events as they happened, attempting to anticipate the next move of the terrorists. She said that she will never forget watching the second plane fly into the Twin Towers. Disbelief, anger, and frightened were a few of the emotions that she felt that day. Her feelings were no different than most Americans. The entire country was devastated by the senseless loss of life that had occurred. People were afraid of the unknown. She feels that our country has made great strides in attempts to make America safer. The most obvious change recognizable
to most individuals has involved the airports. The TSA ( Transportation Security Administration) was formed following the attack on American soil. Earlier check in time is required at all airlines in order to complete thorough baggage and body scanning, and diligent viewing of documentation. Immigration became another important issue. Visas are difficult to obtain for travelers, students, and officials. Much data such as fingerprints and background reports became requirements for entry into our country. My parents have visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. I was a small child, therefore I do not remember going. My mom felt that being able to stand on the field of honor was a privilege. She has high hopes for visiting the Museum in New York. My mother concluded that the 9/11 attacks were likely the most cathartic events of her lifetime.
Sierra Flowers
6/7 period
I interviewed my mom about 9/11. She was working at North Marion Early Heads tart. There was no TV in the room, they were listening to the happenings on a radio after her friend's mother called them. She was feeling scared, due to her brother and sister in law working in D.C., she also had uncertainty about what was going to happen next. She said that the mood in America felt united. I have been to the 9/11 memorial in New York. I can remember people crying because of the loss that day holds. This country has changed by adding a lot more procedures and precautions when flying. People in America are more cautious and pay more attention to there surroundings now.
Sophia Jordan
4/5 period
I interviewed my mom on the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At the time, my mom was working the night shift at the FBI building in Clarksburg. She was almost done with her shift when the alarm went off and the whole building went on lockdown. They evacuated into the bomb shelter in the basement of the building. In the bomb shelter, they had one emergency radio and listened to it during the attack. They had to do this because they did not know what the terrorists were targeting or aiming for because they could be the next target. My mom managed to remain calm, but she said most people were crying. No one in my family has visited the memorial, but one day i would like to go. I believe that the security in the airports has gotten tighter and overall The United States is more secure. Emilio Maset 6/7
I inverviewed my mom on the 9/11 attacks. At the time, my mom was working at Monongah Elementary School. She walked into a classroom going to get a student and noticed that the Today Show was on, and that's when she witnessed a telivised recording of a plane crashed one, and then both of the twin towers in New York City. She was astonished of what she had just witnessed. She was also someone concerned because four days later, she was scheduled to leave for Mexico on her honeymoon. Overall, 9/11 was a shock to the whole country and affected many lives.
I interviewed my mom regarding the 9/11 attacks. She was home from work sick that day, laying on the couch watching tv. She saw it all unfold on tv and couldn't understand what was happening. As the news showed footage of the attacks and families trying to find their loved ones, she was overwhelmed with sorrow. It's hard to understand how people can be so cruel and hurt others. My mom said she realized that day that our country was in serious trouble. America and the American people were all affected that day. It placed fear on the American people and no one felt safe in our country. My mom said if she had to think of something positive that came out of that day, it would be that everyone pulled together to help and pray for our country. Elaina Whiteman 1/2 period
Ever since I leaned about the tragedy, I’ve had interest in the events of September 11, 2001, and I have interviewed many people over the subject in my lifetime. One of the earlier people I asked was a friend of my family. Our friend was actually in New York on her way to the twin towers right before the planes hit them, and she thought that the entire incident was horrifying. Everybody in America, especially those that were in New York City, were scared and had no idea of what was going and what was going to happen. My family goes to The Empire State frequently and there was a few weeks later after the attacks. My mom said that the city during post-9/11 was completely silent and the loud, fast-moving New Yorkers were replaced by emphatic people who grieved for the victims and their families. I have been to the 9/11 memorial and Museum in New York. Both show, more so with the Museum in New York, memorabilia to better comprehend the attacks and their victims. Our country had been made a lot safer since the attack like the government's increased emphasis on safety on the airlines.
Ty Moran
4th and 5th Period
I interviewed my dad about the horrific attacks on 9/11. He described the moment as being in shock. He was in a work function when the attacks actually happened. He came out to find everyone talking about the attacks that had happened. My dad also remembers everyone believing it was TV footage. He later called out seeing the second plane. Everyone was sent home from work because he worked at the court house. He believes they did this because they felt the United States government was under attack. Shock and sorrow fell upon the country on that eventful day. I was very thankful to be able to visit the memorial in New York City and the memorial in Shanksville,PA twice. It helped me better understand the events and how it greatly affected our country and our lives. Since the attacks, the United States has taking larger security and safety precautions in airports, important buildings, etc. I can only imagine how it felt to not feel safe where you thought you were the safest.
Sydney King
4/5 Period
I interviewed my grandmother about the 9/11 attacks. She was at work. She watched the events as they happened on a television in the cafeteria. She felt shocked, sad, and fearful for her life, numb and almost disconnected from the world around her. She wanted to be with her family. The world felt, as the song said, as if it had stopped turning, although Americans seems to band together in support of one another and their country. I have been to the 9/11 Memorial in New York; the museum was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and the whole place felt shrouded in sadness and grief. I don't know why, but a memory has always stuck in my mind of a small display present in the museum. It told about how people would jump from the Twin Towers because they knew the towers were going to collapse. For them, jumping from a tower and falling over a thousand feet was their best option. That display made me cry and my heart ached in my chest for those who'd lost their lives. There were images on the wall of people mid-fall that still haunt my mind to this day. The world has been changed in that there's more security in airports, and people are more aware of their surroundings and how unsafe the world truly is.
Taya Sullivan, 4th-5th
I interviewed my mom on 9/11. She said that she was terrified of what the world had become, because she had a newborn son and didn't want him growing up in a world where people killed other countries and devastated millions. I have never been to the 9/11 National Memorial, but I hope to go someday. The country has changed from 9/11. Everyone is more alert and on watch for terrorist attacks and airport security has increased dramatically. Everyone was terrified that day, so we remember it as much as we can. It was a devastating time throughout the entire world that no one will ever forget.
Carly Miller 4/5
I interviewed my father about his thoughts and feelings about the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. On that day, he was actually in Long Island, New York, just a short distance from New York City. The day before he had been lost in the city and had driven by the Twin Towers. On the morning of the attacks, everyone in his hotel was in a panic. Obviously, his business meeting was postponed because there was so much uncertainty about what could happen next. My father said that he had many emotions that day. He was saddened for all of the people who had died. My mother was six (6) months pregnant and he was having a difficult time trying to get in contact with her on the telephone. He did not know when he would be able to leave Long Island. And, he was frightened because there was a continued threat of another attack.
My father said that it was remarkable how not only Americans, but also foreign countries came together to support America. Volunteers helped with the clean up, people donated blood to help the injured, and millions of dollars were donated. Prior to the Freedom Tower opening, my father did visit Ground Zero. He said he was overwhelmed with emotion by witnessing all of the victims' names on the memorial fountains.
Finally, my father said he believed that the September 11th terrorist attack forced the United States to focus on taking more safety precautions and to realize that there was a real threat to Americans on our own soil. Unfortunately, is seems now that many people have either forgotten about or fail to understand the seriousness of the attacks. This could place Americans in a very vulnerable position again.
William Burns
1st and 2nd Period
On September 11, 2001, my mother was taking a nap with my 7 year-old brother. She felt horrified and sad that she brought a baby in the world with that kind of terror. I have never been to the monument in New York, but I would really like to go one day. Hopefully that I will be able to go. The U.S. has changed drastically since then. For example, people take flying more seriously. As a nation we have also bonded. Also, the U.S. Has become a lot stronger. 9/11 may have frightened us and changed us in many ways, but it certainly didn't break us.
Chlo Johnson 6/7th period
I interviewed my mom about what happened on 9/11. On the day of the attacks, my mom was in Charlotte, North Carolina at ACC Communications, where she worked. Her feelings were that she was very scared and emotional because they were having everyone in the big cities, and she was living in a big city, evacuate the city. On the day of the attacks, everyone was scared that an airplane could possibly crash near them and since that day the United States is still fearful of what could happen from terrorists. I have been to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, it was very emotional, and when I saw a person with the same last name as me with all of the names of people who died that day, it made me start to cry. Since 9/11 many things have changed, from very strict airport security to people being scared to get on airplanes because they're afraid that terrorists might attack again. In conclusion, 9/11 has affected many families and people's emotional health because they are afraid of terrorists now and it has changed the lives of people who were alive that day.
Olivia O'Connor 4th/ 5th period
I talked with my mom all week about 911 each day after school. There was so much I didn't know. I didn't have the details right at all. I'm sure in elementary school they didn't want to upset us. Everyday I had more and more questions. Here's what I found out from my mom's interview. My parents had just moved back to WV from Flordia before school started. My brother Zach was born on August 29,2001. My dad was teaching at Miller Jr High on the morning of 9/11. My mom was holding Zachary feeding him his morning bottle on the couch. They were living with my grandparents at that time. My mom and grandma was watching the Today Show when the planes hit the towers. Mom said she'll never forget that moment. She wondered what had she done? What kind of a world had they brought Zach into. She was so scared but she couldn't quit praying for everyone trapped, jumping, and on their phone calling home but never going to make it there. I said, "this is horrible!!!" She agreed. Next she said everyone remained glued to the TV. It was all that was on. Then they got a phone call from our church. The pastor asked my parents if Zach could be baptized the Sunday after 9/11 as the HOPE of tomorrow. I didn't know this until this week. She said the church was packed and Zach was baptized as the hope of tomorrow and that service helped lots of people relalize Life must go on! A year later I was born on 9/19. When I was baptized it was a great way to remind people how far we could come if we stick together! Yes, 9/11 changed my family's life forever and it is still. Brady Frazier 6th 7th
When I interviewed my grandma about 9/11 she almost reared up. She said she at home watching a soap opera when a breaking news screen came on showing and describing what had happened. She as along with everyone else in America was heartbroken and devastated. No one really could believe what had happened she said. She described the mode as complete saddeness and torture. I have not been to the 9/11 memorial in New York, but it is somewhere I'd like to visit one day. 9/11 has changed our country drastically. We now are united as one country and everyone is proud to be an American.
1/2 Period
Bryson Flowers
I interviewed my dad about the attack of 9/11..At the time my dad was a cop. He was off duty when the event occurred watching it happen on live TV with his dad. When the news broke out and the planes struck he was called back on duty. He said it was unreal what was happening and it was hard to believe. The whole word knew what was happening, thats why they say "when the world stopped turning." Because every chanel on tv was playing this. And everything all over the world was advertising the attack. The whole world was in shock and sorrow. I have never personally been to the 911 memorial in New York, but I have been to the one in PA. It was very sad walking through the visitor center and listening to the phone calls made from the passengers on flight 93. I saw where the plane had crashed and it was hard to believe that I was in the area of the event that occurred. I also saw all the names of the people that died on flight 93. There were 40 homicides And 4 suicides. The terrorists count as suicides.. It was a devastating event for America, and the rest of the world. We still respect the passengers on flight 93 for what they did. They realized they were going to die anyway so they saved the lives of many more. America remembers the event and will for many years to come. The people of America are very proud of their home, and even more proud to be an american.
I interviwed my mom. When she heard about this she went to get my brother and sister from school early. she was very scared because she knew it wasn't an accident for the planes to hit both towers. The mood in america was like being in a war. Everyone was very petrified about it.Yes i have been to a memorial. It was flight 93 memorial. The country has changed a lot. We care about more things knoe. Especially our airport security, so something like this dosen't happen again. America is suppose to be free from war on our soil.
I interviewed my mom. At the time she heard she she went to go pick up my big brother from school. She was nervous because when the socond plane hit she new it was a terrorist attack. America was scared on that day. People new that there has been only one other attack on our soil and this was our second. Yes i have been to the flight 93 memorial. The country has changed alot since then. One big change is airport secuity. We are supposed to be free here were we live.
For this assignment I interviewed my dad. He was the manager of a fly shop in a small town by the the name of Last Chance, Idaho. He was opening the shop when his friend, Rick said,"Hey some idiot just flew a plane into the world trait center." And for a moment everything stopped. Now even though all of this was happening, two guys came into the shop and needed fishing guides. So on shorts notice my dad had to go with them. But when he stopped at a delli to grab lunch, he witnessed the first twin tower falling. Also, his boss was on a plane leaving New York. But he ended up fine. My dad's cousin was in the world trait center when the plane hit and it was her first day on the job.
I interviewed my dad. He was at home in Athens OH watching TV. Surprised and unhappy that terrorists wrecked plains into the towers. He said the mood in america would have probably been characterized as somber. My dad said that he has not ever been to a 9-11 memorial or museum. The supercity at the airports are better than they were before the attacks occurred. Also we made way more anti-terrorist laws to try to make sure a 9-11 type of attack never happens again. My dad still went to class that day although most of the people did not show up to any of his classes on that day.
I chose to interview my dad on what he felt about 9/11. He was at Stratford High School in Goose Creek, South Carolina. He had a planning period at the time, and one of the secretaries came in and told him about the attack. As she didn't give much detail about the situation, he thought it was a small plane, like the one that had wrecked into a skyscraper in New York a few days prior. That airplane crash was an accident, and hadn't caused nearly as much damage. Before the second plane hit, he thought it was another accident. It wasn't very personal for him, as he didn't know anybody living in New York City at the time, but he was still saddened. My dad said that where he was, everyone was afraid, because they didn't understand what was going on. In the weeks following, everything was very patriotic. I have never been to the 9/11 memorial in New York, but I have seen it in pictures and heard about it. The tragedy that occurred on 9/11/01 had ripples through time, effecting what goes on today, fifteen years later. The attacks on the World Trade Centers, the Pentagon, and even the crashed plane in Pennsylvania cause she the War on Terror, which costed even more lives. This "war" was an act of revenge from America. After that was over, we still have tighter security, especially in transit systems and places with large amounts of tourism. The atrocious attacks that occured on 9/11/01 actually brought America back together for the first time in a long time, and woke us up about the rest of the world, causing us to fortify our national security. The murderers behind these acts of terrorism that's occured that day need to be brought to justice if they haven't already.
Aidan Green
6th/7th period
I interviewed my mother about the attacks on 9/11. She was working as the manager at sheets at the time and they had a radio in the back and her employees came out and told her. She felt like they weren't safe and they were so vonarable to the world. No, I haven't been to the one in New York but I would love to go someday. I believe that our country has grew stronger than ever after the attacks by coming together as one. It was one of the largest attacks on the United States in my opinion and it would be tragic for anyone to ever do anything like that again.
Ella Gregory
1/2 period
Braydon Wells 4/5th
The 911 was a tragic event on September 11, 2001. On the day my mother did not hear about until about a hour later. She felt scared because terrorist were attack our country. Flight 93 was only about 30 minutes away from landing in fairmont. She was at work at allegany power in an office by herself. The news was on when she heard about it first. None of her loved ones were on any planes. But it did frighten her about flying again. The next time she flew in a plane was in 2005. She was in shock for months because it was always on the news but still kind of effects her today. The way things act she never thought terrorist would attack. She couldn't compare anything to the 911, but the Boston bombing and other events still were bad. Nobody will ever forget about this tragic event in America.
I interviewed my mom about 9/11.She was at her job in a call center when her boss came and told her about it because the phone lines had went down. She was scared because her friends were on their way back from New York and she didn't know if they were out of the city yet. Her friends did make it out of the city a little bit before it happened, and she called an told them to make sure everything was okay. She hasn't ever been to the 9/11 Memorial and neither have i, but i would like to go whenever i go back up there. The results after 9/11 changed our country because immigrants from different countries used to come in and be registered,but now we don't know if we can allow different people to come in because of what happened. 9/11 was a traffic event in the United States that nobody will ever forget.
I interviewed my moms friend Tammy. I specifically chose her because she was in building 2 at the Wirld trade center. She said it started off as a happy pretty day, she chatted with the girl at the front desk, and drank coffee and went on her with her day. She was on the 105 floor. She said people were panicked and were screaming that a plane was heading towards them. It crashed right below her and ultimately she believed she was going to die. The smoke surpressed every bit of the building and she said it was very difficult trying to see and breathe. Tammy managed to escape, unharmed but definitely shook up. She feels guilty she lived and the other people didn't. It put her in a depressed state for a couple months. Tammy says although it was a very tragic even it ended up in a happy ending. It brought American people closer together, and it made everyone more careful and loving. I've personally never been to the memorial but I'd love to go to it. I agree wth Tammy, it has brought everyone so much closer.
Tiarra sharp 4/5
I interviewed my grandmother who was at work one day watching tv on her break hour when she had seen 9-11 happen. During her lunch break she had attempted to call her son but could not because of the phone lines being accupied by hundreds of other people. My grandmother asked her other fellow employees what was going on with the landlines and they had responded with "you haven't heard about the Twin Towers being crashed into by a few airline planes yet?" Soon after my grandmother was told about the twin towers she had turned on the tv curious to see if she could find any news channel relating to the topic at the moment about the plane crashes. My grandmother had felt sorrow and miserary knowing that so many people were being killed because of the acts of some terriost group. The actions of these terrorists may have broken our country's will but our bond to stand to together even after the worst of situations we still stood tall. The terrible actions that were brought onto our country made us stronger and more closer then anyone could've thought possible.
Nicholas Matheny
I interviewed my mom on the topic of 9/11. At this was at work, a bank, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. As probably how everyone felt she was scarred. She felt as if everyone in america was shocked. I have never been to the 9/11 memorial, but would love to go someday. I think that this evennt has caused America to be more causious for our safety. Our security system has advanced since 9/11.
Abby Tomana
6&7 period
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