On Sunday Sept.11th it will be 10 years since the tragic day of the nation coming under attack by terrorists.The first plane that hit the twin towers then another and then the Pentagon and then the plane that went down in a field after the passengers overtook the terrorists.As we remember those that died that day (2,975)let us remember also the 7,468 U.S. and coalition troops have lost their lives since that day.
Terrorist attacks and conflicts have trickle down effects ,wives and husbands become widowers,children grow up without both parents,military personnel become disabled physically and mentally.A lot have a hard time of adjusting to normal life when returning and some will be called names.
This is not the first time the U.S. has been attacked and innocent lives have been lost.Pearl Harbor(2,403)military and civilians died that day and approximately 1,282 were wounded.This drew the United States into WW II which the United States lost 416,800 military deaths 1,700 civilians.
The price of freedom always comes with a price.
The Korean War(53,686) and Vietnam conflict (58,209)WW I (116,708)
The 9/11 attack brought critique on our President , our national security( because of rumors days ahead of an impending attack ).The 9/11 terrorist attack should not be forgotten.It should be remembered in the same breath as Pearl Harbor and other tragedies (Oklahoma City )..etc.
The United States the most diversified country in the world on race and religion needs to remember the freedom they have are because of those so willing to give even in the tragedies in other countries(some our enemies).Let us always take time to remember the lives that have been affected by tragedies through out history.
