Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?? -

10 years ago to this date, four planes were taken over by "a faceless coward"

I was in the third grade, when I had seen teachers walking around with tears rolling down their cheeks.

I was young and ignorant to the situation, until the principal got onto the intercom, told the faculty to turn their TV's onto a certain channel and have the children watch what had just happened to the twin towers.

The very first thought that went into my mind, which immediately brought tears to my eyes, was, "My uncle lives there..."

After watching the towers fall, the song I'm Proud to be an American came on throughout the whole school...

The lyrics, "where at least I know im free.. and I wont forget the men who died who gave that right to me," hit me so hard that my eyes just kept flowing with tears, because even at 8 years old I KNEW with 100% certainty that we would always be free; no matter who tried to break us down.

My class was was gathered in a circle at this time, and we all shared our thoughts about what we had just seen and felt.

"My uncle lives in NY and works near those buildings.. I just pray that he is okay and alive."

When school was let out early, I gave my mom a giant hug and asked her about Rich... she told me that we had no word from him yet, but she was sure he safe (which she just said to comfort me).

I remember the feeling of such relief when my dad had gotten that call from his brother.

10 years ago was one day I will ALWAYS remember.

10 years ago was a day I will NEVER forget.

So.. tell me, where were you when the world stopped turning that September day??

I hear people saying we don't need this war
But, I say there's some things worth fighting forWhat about our freedom and this piece of ground
We didn't get to keep 'em by backing down
They say we don't realize the mess we're getting in
Before you start your preaching let me ask you this my friend

Have you forgotten how it felt that day?
To see your homeland under fire
And her people blown awayHave you forgotten when those towers fell?
We had neighbors still inside going thru a living hellAnd you say we shouldn't worry 'bout bin LadenHave you forgotten?
They took all the footage off my T.V.
Said it's too disturbing for you and me
It'll just breed anger that's what the experts say
If it was up to me I'd show it everydaySome say this country's just out looking for a fight
Well, after 9/11 man I'd have to say that's right

Have you forgotten how it felt that day?
To see your homeland under fireAnd her people blown awayHave you forgotten when those towers fell?
We had neighbors still inside going thru a living hellAnd we vowed to get the one’s behind bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

I've been there with the soldiers
Who've gone away to war
And you can bet that they remember
Just what they're fighting for
Have you forgotten all the people killed?
Yeah, some went down like heroes in that Pennsylvania field
Have you forgotten about our Pentagon?
All the loved ones that we lost and those left to carry on
Don't you tell me not to worry about bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

Have you forgotten?Have you forgotten?

There were four planes that day... our people were brave and strong enough to fight back and bring one down... They sacrificed their lives, to save the lives of others.

That is America