Mom's Interview

Where were you on 9/11?

"I was at work at the police dept."

How did you feel?

"I was scared because your dad was in basic training for the army and his rruiter said he might be sent to war. And I wasn't allowed to talk to him."

When they killed Osama Bin Laden how did you feel?

"I felt like justice was served. However, in the timed followed the army not being removed made me feel like it was for nothing."

Why should we remember this day?

"To honor the lives lost and the way our nation united."

How was your life changed?

"It was difficult to get on post because Fort Hood became a 'closed army base' and we got stationed in Alaska."

How do you think the U.S. Has changed sense 9/11?

"I believe that we realized we weren't untouchable. We created many laws and regulations To protect our borders."