Sep 12, 2001 06:53 AM
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September 11, 2001 is a day I will always remember. The tragedy of the planes crashing into the World Trade Center makes my heart ache and the tears sting my eyes. For many of us New York City is a remarkable place to visit. Indeed, the skyscrapers and sights are like no other in the world! Yet the most wonderful aspect of the city are the people!
The term ''melting pot'' accurately describes the city. On any given day you can see people from all over the world living peacefully together. Oh yes, New York has it's problems yet spend some time there and I strongly believe you will notice the people friendly and warm. I had the honor of living in New York City for several months and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was told New Yorkers were cold and harsh. That is not the truth. My neighbors invited me to visit them my first week there. One was a lovely Indian couple who treated me to an Indian feast. The other a Puerto Rican student who fast became my good friend. Quickly I made friends and they showed me the real New York. Out of the way restaurants and delightful places such as Chinatown and Little Italy. My cousin came to visit and stared at the playground for several minutes. I wondered what caught her interest and she smiled and said, ''That playground is a rainbow of children! Such a beautiful sight!'' Indeed it was!
I remember the Trade Center fondly and now it is gone. That isn't important. The loss of life and the terror caused by this action is senseless and is the real tragedy. May we unite like those children in the playground and try to live in peace. We are all God's children and each of us is special! Thank you for allowing me to write.
