Here is the display set up to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. This was set up in the Palace Deli in the International Zone.
Today marks the somber sixth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. As our nation takes the time to remember the fallen on that day, we still find ourselves embroiled in the war on terror. This wasn’t a war of our choosing, but one thrust upon us by an insidious enemy that targets innocent civilians. Terror hit home and we all waited to see how we would respond.
The days immediately following the attacks were filled with governmental bluster and chest pounding Americans filled with pride in their country. Our flag flew from everywhere. Citizens put them on their cars, houses and wore them on their lapels. We were attacked, and we came together as a country as I had never seen before.
The American Spirit was back.
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