Remembering September 12, 2001
Twenty-four years ago, the world looked very different than it does today. September 11th brought unimaginable tragedy, pain, and loss. It’s a day that will never fade from our memories. But what happened the very next day- September 12th, is just as unforgettable.
On September 12th, 2001, we were united in a way that’s hard to put into words. People came together without hesitation. Strangers comforted strangers. American flags, which undeniably had a more united meaning back then, flew on porches and in shop windows. Communities gathered at candlelight vigils. Lines stretched long at blood banks. We weren’t focused on what separated us, we were focused on what held us together.
It was a time when kindness flowed freely, when compassion outweighed judgment, and when we leaned on one another simply because we needed to. The sense of unity was so strong you could feel it in the air.
That day, and the days that followed, reminded us that even in the darkest of times, the light of humanity shines brightest when we stand together.
As we reflect today, let’s honor not only the lives lost, but also the spirit of unity that carried us forward. September 12th showed us what it truly means to be one nation, one people- together.
