Five years ago today the United States suffered the worst attack since WWII. This attack, carried out not by another nation but by a small group of Islamic radicals, forever changed our country.
Unless you're one of the small number of loons who accuse the US government of being behind this evil act, and whether or not you support our current military actions in the Middle East, or are yourself a terrorist or terrorist supporter, the events of five years ago are remembered with a sadness and perhaps a bit of anger.
I remember exactly where I was on that day five years ago. I was in NJ right across the river from NYC. I recall leaving NJ the day following these events and as I passed through NJ and Philadelphia that the streets and roadways were eerily empty as people stayed home from work and in their homes waiting to see what was coming next.
I remember my own growing anger as news of what had happened began to unfold and tell the story of how this group of evil men carried out an attack against thousands of innocent people going about their daily lives.
I remember the sadness as I learned of the casualty numbers.
Do you remember?