Narrative Essay About 9/11

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My favorite time period in history would have to be 9/11. I was only a year old at the time it happened, but over the years I’ve heard about it in school and from my parents. Although it was such a tragic day, I believe that day brought so many people together. Since so many people were mourning due to losses, people were able to connect and mourn together. Being that young I just thought two towers fell down but didn't know the full story behind everything that went down on that horrific day in history. Often times we take things for granted but little did people know that would be the last day they would see their husband, wife, aunt, uncle, kid, niece, nephew, etc. Three years ago I got the grand opportunity to take a trip to New York and …show more content…

A video was being played of voice recording and the pilot talking to the crew on the plane trying to figure out what was happening. This room was set up like a movie theatre, but had benches as seats. Throughout the museum are various remnants from 9/11, some more significant than others. For instance one of the main sights to see in the museum would be the “Survivors’ Staircase”. This specific staircase served as an “out” for many people during the event. It was decently sturdy during 9/11 and was made of concrete. Last but not least there is a water fountain outside of the museum as a memorial for those that were lost on that day. The fountain is the shape of a square and is moreso like a waterfall with water flowing down from it clear to the deep, dark, bottom. Names of those that deceased are engraved into square tiles around the top of the fountain. It’s a brilliant, gleaming, black stone that makes up this monument. To conclude my thoughts I’d like to say that I highly recommend visiting the 9/11 museum. It’s a wonderful experience and a major eye opener. This building has so much meaning to those that were injured and to the families of those that lost their lives that day. There’s a feeling of somberness in the museum and peacefulness that fills the

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