This day 20 years ago changed so many lives. Mine in particular. 3 weeks from 9/11/2001 I joined the army to fight the people who flew civilians into civilians and destroyed innocent lives.
I joined because I saw the fear in my mom and sister's eyes....
I joined because I saw the fear in my mom and sister's eyes....
They would tell me that they were afraid to go on a plane. Afraid to go into a big city. I saw people with candle light vigils and thought "that's great but I need to DO something more for my country."
When I say 9/11 changed many families it definitely changed mine.
When I say 9/11 changed many families it definitely changed mine.
In ways that I wouldn't even know yet. I found myself flying on my birthday 2003 heading to Iraq. My life from that deployment would always be scarred. While over fighting for my country my brother would stay up late or get up early to watch the news to maybe catch a glimpse...
Of what he thought was his hero. Just a snap picture or quick video of my face fighting for America. He was so proud of me.
I would leave Iraq in 2004 and later that year leave the Army.
My brother would join in 2007 to follow his big brother to defend this once great nation.
I would leave Iraq in 2004 and later that year leave the Army.
My brother would join in 2007 to follow his big brother to defend this once great nation.
I would then be called back into the Army in 2008 to head back over to Iraq. I would be in country at the same time that my younger brother was in Baghdad. While in Ft. Benning I would find out my brother was struck by an EFP triggering the AT-4 in his up armored humm-vee.
He would survive along with everyone in his vehicle. However he would never be the same again.
I later was able to meet him in Kuwait as he was heading back home and I had a few more months in country.
Both of us have been through it all. We don't wear the scars on the outside
I later was able to meet him in Kuwait as he was heading back home and I had a few more months in country.
Both of us have been through it all. We don't wear the scars on the outside
I thank God for him everyday and I pray that young men and women don't have to ever go through what the two of us have. I pray for the families of those who gave everything so that we as a country can live our lives with freedom and liberty.
Today as I sit and tweet my family's story I no longer recognize the country for what it use to stand for and the one I and my brother were willing to give everything to defend.
I long for the days prior to 9/11 so that our country could just enjoy living again.
I long for the days prior to 9/11 so that our country could just enjoy living again.
Be kind today be selfless today. Remember what truly makes you an American and cherish that ideal.
God Bless you! God Bless America! And God bless those who gave all to defend freedom and liberty from fear and tyranny!
God Bless you! God Bless America! And God bless those who gave all to defend freedom and liberty from fear and tyranny!
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