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Hello everyone
I can't believe that almost a year has passed since the September
11 attacks. I'm from Australia, it was the middle of the night here
when the attacks occurred. My mum rushed into my room at about 5am
the next morning, and when she first told me what happened, I didn't
understand it, I thought she just meant a plane had crashed accidently.
When I realised they were deliberate terrorist attacks I was shocked.
'Who could do this'? 'How could they think what they
were doing was right and just?'
I know that a lot of you must have lost people on that day. My step-brother
lives in America, but no where near New York. So I don't know what
it is like to have lost someone in the attacks, and I'm sure a lot
of you did. But I just want to say that on that day, people in Australia
felt your pain, and prayed that things would be alright.
September 11 2001 - We will always remember.
Kathy
Does skin, color, race and
Religion cut across our path?
What creates the wilfulness
of a truly deadly wrath?
The problem is mankind, an
Emotion from within.
A deep feeling rfom inside, blurted
Out becomes a sin.
Nearimpossible to conquer, the
Deadliest weapon of them all.
Mankind is strong, but without
change will fall.
Monsters are created when
Racism and prejudice take place.
It circulates the family
And, in the end, the family is in disgrace.
It hurts all people
Both big and small.
It soon becomes a hazard
To us all.
These sad things do happen
Just like in the past.
All we can do is try to find
A solution, just like we did last.
Although old Atticus did say
It is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
It still happens,
Even now, today.
Hold in there, America. Justice will be seen. Canada is always there.
Shelagh - Proudly Canadian.
September 11th was probably one of the worst
days in my life It started out as a normal day, like any other. During
my 3rd period class, we heard a plane fly by, very low. We didn't
realize then that it was probably a rescue plane considering the attacks
took place about 30-45 minutes earlier.
By lunchtime, we all knew that something was
wrong. Rumors spread like wildfire around our school. One of the rumors
was the truth. Our teachers didn't tell us what had happened. They
knew we would all panic. Almost everyone knew someone who worked near
or in the World Trade Center.
I got off the bus that day and my brother and
I went straight home and turned on the TV. Sure enough, we saw the
towers burning to the ground. All my neighborhood friends and I sat
in my living room in silence. We were all so scared.
A year later, I find myself happier, but my
life has been forever changed by the events of September 11th.
-Alisha, NJ
I think the World Together Center
should have a depiction of people from different nations, standing
in a circle, holding hands, with two trees in the center which represent
the World Trade Center. The September 11 tragedy, was not only an
attack on New York, but on all nations. It was also felt and effected
each of us in our own ways. Here's hoping for future peace on earth.
Kerstin
To whom it may concern:
I was sitting here looking around on the September 11, 2001 pages
on the internet, and kind of had an idea and was wanting to get the
idea out and see how things turn out with this idea that I had for
September 11. I had an idea about trying to get out to everyone that
lives in America to wear the red, white, and blue ribbons on there
clothing. I sent everyone on my email addresses my idea and to send
everyone they know this message, and so forth. I was wondering how
I can get this out to everyone and just see how many that live in
America to do this on the Sept 11 Anniversary. I am sure there will
be a few Americans that will do this anyway, but I was trying to get
this out to see if the idea can get to everyone. And wouldn't it be
nice if we could get every American to do this on this day?
Thank you,
Sincerely, Kimmy
Hello, 1 and all. My name is Lauren and I'm proud to be a Canadian.
I was born and spent the first 3 years of my life in the Middle East.
Kuwait to be exact. We fled the country when the Gulf War broke out...
having been only 3 I don't remember to many details... I can only
remember seeing the side of my home blown up, and my father having
a Iraqi gun to his temple.... Thoughts like that still scare me to
this day.
On September 11th, I was on my way to 3rd period, grade 9 drama.....
It was then i noticed my older brother with headphones on... he was
headed to OAC algebra, and he mentioned something about "planes
crashing into towers...." Not fully understanding what he said,
I rushed to get to my class. A few people were talking about the same
thing.. but it wasn't to large a topic. About 30 minutes into class,
the school speaker went on, and asked for everyones attention. Our
principal than said that 2 planes had crashed into the Twin Towers
in NYC. The whole school seemed stunned... All u could here was crying
and things falling to the ground. Many students had family or friends
who worked or lived in NYC.
I myself had an aunt who worked in Manhatten. The rest of the day,
everyone was quiet in their classes, after school activities were
cancelled so people could go spend time with their families.. I got
home at 3pm, and on every single channel, there was Twin Towers coverage.
No matter how many times I watched it, it didn't seem real to me.
I figured I would wake up any minute and it would all be a big dream..
but it wasn't.. I watched and heard about how many people were dying
each minute, and then on top of all of that, the police officers and
fireman, our heros, the people who our always there for us, how could
they be dying.
Terrorism is not a dream, it is very real, and I a 15 year old, am
willing and able to do everything I can to help with the battle at
hand.
If everyone helps today, we can have the hopes of a better, more peaceful
tomorrow.
GOD BLESS US, EVERYONE
Lauren
Age 15
Brampton, Ont
Canada
Hi, about a week later after the tragic event, I started a businiss
with my friends. We made these hand made keychains, necklaces, rings,
and bracelets. We spent our allowence on beads and string and even
my mom helped. She bought some beads and string when we were out of
money. But thats not the point. The point is that we put hard work
into those things and raised $200.00. But we didn't keep any of it.
We gave it to the nearest police station and fire department. $100.00
each. We did it because we are so thankful for what they both done.
We didn't keep a cent of the money. Because my aunt worked across
the street and they help her out of the fog. Money could even show
how thankful I am for that or how much I miss the WTC. Thank you all.
Lorieann S.
Age:10
Hi,
I just want to say that I miss the World Trade Center. I am very greatful
that my aunt, that works across the street of WTC , survived all that
smoke. Because my whole family is like my best friends and I have
a saying that goes like this: Lose one friend. Lose all friends. Lose
yourself.
Thanks,
Lorieann S.
Age:10
Dear Archie Comics,
We know that in about a month, it will be the anniversary for 9/11.
Besides, how many people will be able to celebrate this day? Well
we all know that, EVERYONE! There is a new subject in history people
will be studying about in the next 10-20 years, if that. It will be
a peice of history that no one will forget. Your lilttle sisters and
brothers will be doing reports on this soon. You can tell them you
we're in school that day when it happend, I know I was. It was a tradety
that everyone will remember. Of course the people responsible, we
want to see them perish, or see them die. Everyone would like to,
but would it be better? Help to make our country strong, and stand
through anything possible. If we can survive this, we can survive
anything, together, the nation that we should always be. Help one
another, and mayber this would have not happend.
R. E. James 13, Fayetteville, NC
to all pepople who read this ,
the day my school told me the news i did not know what the two twin
towers were . all i knew was that they were in new york . that day
it was seven days after my birthday . and seven days i had been in
second grade . i found out that my neighbor knew someone that worked
there . but inspite of my worry i knew that every thing was alright
. the reason was because i knew that Jesus would take care of it .
and you out there reading this don't worry either .
ilana
Hi my name is Mark S. I am from Edmonton Alberta Canada. On September
11 I lived in Nova Scotia, I was at school when I heard that America(USA)
was bombed, it sadden me because of all those who lost there loved
ones. I don't know what I'd do if I lost both of my parents or even
just one. At lunch I saw pictures of this attack, and All I thought
was I'm going to live through a war. I watched the news that night
and all I could do was cry. I wanted to go into the states to see
Michigan and travel that way, but that was cancelled because noone
wanted to get delayed or trapped in USA cause of boarder closures.
I support the idea of the towers being rebuilt in memory of those
who lost lives and those who lost loved ones. WOrld Together Centre
is a great plan.
mark
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I THINK WHAT HAPPENED ON 9/11 WAS WRONG I TO HAD A LOVED ONE THAT
WORKED THERE.BUT THANK GOD SHE WASNT THERE THAT DAY. ALTHOUGH I WISHEVERY
ONE TO GO TO A MEETING AS SHE DID THAT DAY.I WISH GOOD LUCK TO THE
SOLIDERS OVER THERE FIGHTING THE WAR. I HAVE A COUSIN THAT WAS ON
ONE OF THE SHIPS OVER THERE BOMBING THEM. ALTHOUGH I DO FEEL BAD FOR
ALL THE INOCCENT ONES IN AFGHANISTAN WHO LOST THERE LIFES FROM US.
BUT I AM ALSO GLAD THAT WE ARE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE I
THINK IT IS TIME SOME ONE SHOULD GOD BLESS AMERICA
KIERSTEN D,12 ARCANUM,OH
Hello all that are fans of Archie and friends,
this is sara speaking a canadian girl who is very sad about
sept 11...2 weeks before my sisters 1 birthday. But to forget it,
i will tell all you COOL pepole that today I bought my first comic
of betty and veronica. I say it's cool. I am only 10 and moving on
to gr. 5 soon. But all pepole in u.s.a I say sorry for what happened
sept 11. I hope we make a peace full world! And all we can do is hope,
hope for a wonderfull life. And i read all the notes and say i love
them all.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!! They might of changed America's outsides,
but we are,and always will be brave! WE WILL WIN THIS BATTLE!!!!!!
WE ARE STRONG!!!!!!!!1
hi
my name is Shayla and i live in Canada and on September 11
th 2001 i was deeply sad because to the world trade center collapsing
and for all the mothers who lost there daughters and all the men who
tried to save the people on 9-11-01 ( i heard about it on the t.v
moniters at school)
i know there is nothing i can do or say about the familys who lost
their loved ones i hope they find the person who did somethin horrible
like this
WE CANADIANS ARE BEHIND YOU 100% FOR THE ACT ON TERRORISM
WE GOT TO STAND UP TO THIS
This is a beaughtiful world we live in
it was meant for us to share
we have to stop the hatred that causes
loss & disspare
the only way is love & kindness
it's what the world stands on
it's the key
for in the end love wins over hatred.
I want whoever reads this letter to remember
that even when things look it's
darkest we should always have hope
for in the end love wins over hatred
Love,
Ariana B. of N.J.
HI there!
i am from Pakistan. I have been reading archies from the time i wasn't
able to read !
Although i'm a pakistani, but i belong to this world. Our prophet
had said that "this earth and its beauty has been blessed to
human by God " And the misery brought over here is sheer greed,
lust for power. Our Last Prophet had also said that " white skinned
is not held prestigious over a black and vice versa. Prestige is granted
by God on the basis of good conduct"
Its was my pleasure to visit such a lovely site on net.
My sisters and i have always been an ardent reader of archies and
gang!
Through this message board i'd like to speak to the people around
that could hatred lead towards peace.
what i think 'bout the 9/11 incident is just as anyone could .....its
a shame to name of humanity.....
its almost going to be a year and my people and i could only pray
that those people who had gone through such a terrible and horrible
time, may God retain their strength to come to life and bless their
gone ones!!
Archie and his pals has always helped people come out of stress and
anxiety & they have proved themselves once again!!
My dream is to meet ARCHIE and his pals in real ( now thats a dream)
WE ALL CHASE ARE DREAMS ALL THROUGH OUR LIVES, AND OUR DREAMS ARE
OUR CHILDREN..................
LETS HOPE THIS WORLD DOESN'T TURN INTO DREAMS FOR US AND OUR CHILDREN!!!!
I think the tragedy that happend on september 11th is disgraceful!
the strange thing is, is that on Sep. 11th the time that the plane
hit the 1st trade center the time was 9:11 and that was the time they
called the police i trufully feel deeply sory for those who lost friends,
family
Dear Archie and the gang,
What happened on September 11 was terrible. It is hard to believe
that those people were doing that because they thought they were doing
"good" for God. But, since they were Muslims, they are making
it seem like it is part of Muslims religion to kill people. I don't
think that's fair, because that isn't part of their religion. Some
people are just plain mean and bad, but that's not normally because
of their culture, or their religion. It's because of THEM. When Timothy
McVeigh did what he did, everyone didn't go after white guys with
buzz cuts. But now, people went after people from Afghanistan! I really
don't think that is right or fair for the people who came to America,
looking for peace and tranquility, but only found hate and war. People
were hated because of their religion, and their homeland. Not everyone
agrees that Afghans should be turned away, and the violence if lowering
slowly. But there are kidnappings, bombs, ect. Nothing can make me
forget what happened, and nothing can make me believe it was right.
Forever will the date stay in my heart, and forever will the date
float around in people's minds. An angel was holding the twin towers
on that day. Eventually people went on with their normal lives, because
most people in Massachusetts, or California, or Florida didn't lose
anyone close to them or someone they knew on September 11th. But everyone
lost someone that day, even if they didn't know them. I just hope
no one will forget what happened, and people will keep on hoping with
all their heart nothing like that will ever happen again.
~Tessa M., Los Angeles, California
Hi. My name is Stephanie and I'm 13 years old. I think that all
the terrorits succeeded in was bring this country closer together.
After that September day I have seen more and more people helping
one another and reading their bibles at home. I was at home when the
planes hit the WTT getting ready for school. Downstairs I heard my
mom calling people and i was wondering why. She told me what had happened
and I didn't really understand at first. I thought it was all a dream,
it was too unreal to be the truth. My mom asked me if I wanted to
stay home from school and I said no because I wanted to see my friends
at school and what their reaction was. When I got there every one
was in the chapel praying and crying. I went over and sat with my
friends in disbelief that any of this was happening. Terrorists had
used our planes and ran them in to our buildings! I was so mad! I
felt for all those children who lost their dear loved ones since I
had lost my father just that same year in January.
My heat goes out to them and their families.
Thanks for listening.
Love Stephanie
When the 2 planes hit I was in my room watching the news. Then all
of a sudden the first plane hit. I was so scared. Then the second
hit. I was so scared. I prayed to GOD that everyone was alright. I
saw all these people jumping off the buildings. The next day at school,
it was the topic in Social Studies. It was tehy topic for 2 weeks.
I still remember the day it happened.
From:Amanda
I found out that our twin tours got crashed into when we were all
in school and i was afraid that it might come to Marcus (my town)
and it was so scary.i wish that it never happened.
i hope that the people who died are heroes but not the terrorists.i
hope that it never happens again.
when i was in school that day i couldn't concentrate on some things
because i was so scared that it coming for us next.
i turned 12 a couple months earlier and i'm glad that it wasn't me
on my birthday. i'm glad that i wasn't there but i feel sorry for
the families that lost some of their family.
i never want that to happen in anytime because i just don't want it
to happen anywhere ever again.i just want to have peace anywhere and
everywhere in every town every state and country to i think that it
should happen so just thank god that were alive and rest in peace
for everyone who died trying to save others lives and their own lives.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Bethany R. 12 y.o. Marcus
My name is Sasha. I am from British Columbia. When I heard
about the terrorist attacks, I was horrified. I was soooo sad when
I thought about this: some of those people died without letting Jesus
Christ into their hearts. So I urge you, take Jesus into your heart,
as your personal savior, because then, I'll see you in heaven when
the end comes. God always listenes, so you can talk to him anytime
you want. I'm very sorry to all the families who lost a loved one
or to the people who lost a friend. But please ask Jesus into your
heart today.
Dear Archie Comics,
Hello my name is molly d. and I'm 11 years old. I've lived
in America my
whole life without a fear of something like this happening. I have
to admit I'm a
little greedy and selfish but after that day I never was again. It
just scares me to think of all those innocent people out there and
the families of those who died. It scares me to think of what if that
was me and you and all my friends.What if it never happend? My friend's
Uncle died there and I feel terrible. So today I come to you to say
Thank you to all those who have their lives on the line for us in
the name of freedom!!!!!!!
God Bless To the families, the poor souls and us for without all
these things America would
not be AMERICA!!!!!!!! God Bless You!!!!!!!!!
Greetings.
That that was 11-September it very terribly. Though I from Ukraine.
Who knows where it? Ukraine is in the main line - East Europe. Someone
from you here was? Well I thought, that to Ukraine it does not threaten
mountain, but yesterday 27.07.2002 on show in Lvov (it in the west
to Ukraine) the plane which showed pilotage has fallen on spectators.
You about it heard? But that that has happened 11-September of me
very much has frightened. Mine condolence U.S.A people.
Dear Archie & gang
Although this is months after the 911, I feel very sad and is praying
for them. i hope people will not use violence to fight for something
i'm really sorry!
Tan - Singapore Age_12
Dear Archie Comics,
When my friends at school told me that plains crashed into the World
Trade Center I had no idea what they were talking about. Then when
my Mom pulled me out of school to go home for lunch I knew something
was going on. She explained to me what the WTC was and when had happened.
Then I realized how serious this really was. Now that I know what
happened and what went on, on Sept. 11th I think "why" why
would someone risk there own life and kill themselves purposely just
to prove how much they hate us. And that's another thing how could
they hate us that much to do such a terrible thing to America. My
dad told me everything has a reason and I think that what happened
on Sept. 11th had a reason to and a good reason at that. The reason
was to make us a stronger country and it sure did. United We Stand
and We are Never Divided. God Bless The World and all the familes
that lost a blessing on Sept. 11th P.S. Never hate anyone hate is
sutch a strong word I don't hate anyone not even the people that did
this to us. God would not have put them on this very earth if he didn't
want this to happen, but he did and thats why we always have a reason
for everything but it may or may not always be what we want!
GOD BLESS THE WORLD (not just America!)
Hi! I am Christine. I live in Canada. When I heard that the
World Trade Centers were hit my heart went to all those kids whose
parents or relitives were in there. I felt so bad i hope that they
get Osama!!!!
I am so mad and sad. I heard all this horrible stuff on the news and
i cried for 1 hour and more the next day! I hope that America will
build them again!! Hope thw World Together Center is a hit!! Bye,
Christine
I feel really sorry for the people who died in that horrible attack!
I think Osama BinLADEN is really sick because who would want to do
that? You know who I think is a heroes are the police, firemen, hospitals
who were there. Firefighters had broken noses it was horrible! I do
not want to hear or see about this kind of attack agian I think who
ever does this agian should be put to justice!!!!!!
from David 10yrs
Hello all.
Since 9/11 my life as well as my best friends life has completely
changed. We love New York. And our favorite place was the WTC. I got
really scared because my Uncle worked right by the towers,
but thankfully he was runing late. My friends and I talk about it
all the time. We feel really bad for those who lost loved ones.
From Heather L. Age: 13
When i first heard about the crash on september 11th was after i
came back to school from lunch and was in my first period and before
the bell rang my teacher said "did you hear about the crash?"
At first i thought it was a regular crash but when my teacher explained
it i realized that it was caused on purpose! I was so shocked! when
me and my sister came home from school we turned on the news and saw
how much dammage it caused! I wonderd what it felt like to be on the
plane and having someone tell you that your going to die, and i felt
so sorry for people who had loved ones on the plane and in the buildings.
a few monthes ago a read in a teen magazine about teenagers who had
people they loved on the plane and how some teenagers were afraid
if one of there loved ones was in the plane or building and people
who did stuff for people who died in the crash. I also realized on
how many violent things that has happend in the world and i hope one
day that there will be no more war, terrorism, and hatred and there
will only be peace so nothing like september 11th, pearl harbour,
and war will never happen again. chloe
You know what? I think that world together center shouldn't be some
depressing monument!! I'mCanadian. I know i don't know how you people
feel but seriously this place should be somewhere not all giddy OR
depressing - like don't have clowns and gift shops or graves or something.
It should be a place of rememberance but also a place for other people
that didn't have anything to do with the world trade center at all!!
Maybe you could take in donations for the people on the streets or
children homes - they're hurting too you know you're not the only
ones that might be hurt!! I'm not trying to be mean but you need to
attract people other than ones that have loss so make the center more
than one purpose but most of all please forgive the people that did
that canada is grieving too
Sincerely
Rebecca Y
A very dark shadow has invaded New York City,New York and The World
Trade Centre(center) is now dead where it use to stand, now New York
City has a big missing hole inside of it and the tower may never be
seen again, they took something away from us that didn't belong to
them, i never really knew or learned anything about The World Famous
World Trade Centre(center) until
that nightmarish day and now that i know about it i will never ever
get a chance to see it not now nor ever, it feels like our future
is being taken away from us, espechally us young children who will
feel so bad remembering this day for years to come and will haunt
us americans (even me) for the rest of
our lives, so where do we go from here do any of us know we'll know
one of these days but when , when .
Hello to one and all,
It doesn't really matter what the World Together Center should look
like. It doesn't even matter what the people inside it should look
like 'coz looks don't tell everything.
What the World Together Center should be like is what that matters.
It should have people inside who are "if not friendly" must
not exercise their will and opinions on others. Difference of opinions
between people can and maybe should exist but only within the sphere
of peace.
Things such as religion although may have place in this Center must
not have violence attached to it.
This Center should be filled with easy-going people, who although
have different opinions, must also have an open and tolerant mind.
What these people should be doing? Anything they want, as long as
it doesn't harm anyone.
I've lived in a community where I have friends of many different religions.
I am a Hindu. But most of my friends are Catholics. And I do have
muslim friends. And now, am in U.S., and over here, although am not
a citizen, everyone I've met so far have been more than friendly towards
me not caring about where am from or what I do. If I can live in a
world like this, so can everybody else. It's not too late. We can
really make a World Together Center if we have the open heart and
mind to do it.
Shriram T.E.
Together, we can make a difference.
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