Remembering 9/11

Today was the 6th anniversary of September 11th. It was a day of reflection for many, some on more personal levels then others. I was thinking back to where I was on 9/11/2001. I was in 6th grade, in social studies, learning about the ancient Greek. During class, the principal of my middle school came on and announced that the first tower had fallen. We turned on the class television, to see the second tower crumble. I still remember that, engraved into my 10 year old brain. I really didn't understand the implications of that day when it happened. I guess I was too young to categorize as more than something bad. It was a national tradegy. Today, we remembered it. 6 years later, I was sitting in AP Gov, at the same time I was sitting in social Studies 6 years ago. This time, I knew more about September 11th. I understood what had happened in more detail. I believe it is best to remember the past, but not to dwell on it, because we will never move forward if we continue that way. It was a horrible tragedy, it will be remembered by me forever, and by my generation. But it is time to move on. We need not forget those lost on 9/11, but cherish them for who they were, not their deaths. Remember how we united as a nation afterwards, not how we feel apart soon after. United we Stand, Divided we fall. Is America going to stand united, or have we already become too divided?