The Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, and ISIS: With so many global issues playing out today, the world can seem like a scary place right now.
Today’s anniversary of the September 11 attacks is an important time to reflect on how our world has changed since that horrific day. We are reminded of the courage of everyday people, some who willingly gave their lives despite knowing the tragic outcome.
Unfortunately, thirteen years after the darkest day in our nation’s history, we’ve lost the sense of unity and solidarity that we discovered in the aftermath. That feeling of togetherness and patriotism decays into bipartisan finger-pointing and political bickering.
Instead, we should take this time to reflect on the positivity that rose from that grim day, and remember how it inspired ordinary people to become heroes and leaders when our country needed them the most.
September 11th is a day that will always be a part of our lives, whether you are a survivor, a family member of a victim, military veteran, first responder or just someone who witnessed the incident in front of a TV screen.
Let us pay tribute to all those we lost on 9/11, and those in our military, who continue to give everything protecting our country and the liberties we enjoy every day.
Never forget.