Eleven years ago, I was sitting in my car and stuck in morning traffic. I vividly remember listening to the radio and hearing that a plane had ‘accidentally’ flown into one of the World Trade Center Towers. A few moments later, I walked into the local bowling alley and found everyone hovering around the televisions. No one was moving and their faces were contorted with looks of disbelief and horror. I had assumed a small prop plane had made the mistake of getting too close to the buildings, but I could see from the damage that it was much more serious. As we began debating how a commercial jet could possibly hit one of the towers, another sliced through the other tower. I instantly dropped to my knees and began to sob; it was as if I could hear those innocent souls screaming out for help, but I could do nothing.
Our nation was forever changed on September 11, 2001. An estimated 3,051 children lost a parent that day and nearly 20 percent of Americans knew someone killed or hurt in the attacks. For months after the attacks, stories of heroism began to emerge; firemen, police officers, and everyday citizens had made the ultimate sacrifice so others could survive. Numerous foundations and scholarship programs were established, preserving the memories of those lost on that tragic day. And while many of us may never be able to erase those horrific images from our memories, these programs serve as a constant reminder that our nation is strong, we are resilient, and we will never forget those who paid the ultimate price.
Here are just a few examples of some of the wonderful programs created to honor those lost on September 11, 2001.
Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering 9/11 Through Scholarships
By tamara
Eleven years ago, I was sitting in my car and stuck in morning traffic. I vividly remember listening to the radio and hearing that a plane had ‘accidentally’ flown into one of the World Trade Center Towers. A few moments later, I walked into the local bowling alley and found everyone hovering around the televisions. No one was moving and their faces were contorted with looks of disbelief and horror. I had assumed a small prop plane had made the mistake of getting too close to the buildings, but I could see from the damage that it was much more serious. As we began debating how a commercial jet could possibly hit one of the towers, another sliced through the other tower. I instantly dropped to my knees and began to sob; it was as if I could hear those innocent souls screaming out for help, but I could do nothing.
Our nation was forever changed on September 11, 2001. An estimated 3,051 children lost a parent that day and nearly 20 percent of Americans knew someone killed or hurt in the attacks. For months after the attacks, stories of heroism began to emerge; firemen, police officers, and everyday citizens had made the ultimate sacrifice so others could survive. Numerous foundations and scholarship programs were established, preserving the memories of those lost on that tragic day. And while many of us may never be able to erase those horrific images from our memories, these programs serve as a constant reminder that our nation is strong, we are resilient, and we will never forget those who paid the ultimate price.
Here are just a few examples of some of the wonderful programs created to honor those lost on September 11, 2001.
Eleven years ago, I was sitting in my car and stuck in morning traffic. I vividly remember listening to the radio and hearing that a plane had ‘accidentally’ flown into one of the World Trade Center Towers. A few moments later, I walked into the local bowling alley and found everyone hovering around the televisions. No one was moving and their faces were contorted with looks of disbelief and horror. I had assumed a small prop plane had made the mistake of getting too close to the buildings, but I could see from the damage that it was much more serious. As we began debating how a commercial jet could possibly hit one of the towers, another sliced through the other tower. I instantly dropped to my knees and began to sob; it was as if I could hear those innocent souls screaming out for help, but I could do nothing.
Our nation was forever changed on September 11, 2001. An estimated 3,051 children lost a parent that day and nearly 20 percent of Americans knew someone killed or hurt in the attacks. For months after the attacks, stories of heroism began to emerge; firemen, police officers, and everyday citizens had made the ultimate sacrifice so others could survive. Numerous foundations and scholarship programs were established, preserving the memories of those lost on that tragic day. And while many of us may never be able to erase those horrific images from our memories, these programs serve as a constant reminder that our nation is strong, we are resilient, and we will never forget those who paid the ultimate price.
Here are just a few examples of some of the wonderful programs created to honor those lost on September 11, 2001.