Friday, we showed a documentary about 9/11 in history class. The students I am working with this semester are in eighth grade. They were born a few years before the attacks with very few personal recollections of the events. It took me back to the days when I volunteered at a retirement home where I listened to stories from people who had first-hand experience in things I had only read about in history texts. The tables have turned.
Ten years later, I am on my path to become a history teacher. That day shook me and taught me one of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned: the human race is ever evolving and we must reflect upon the changes in order to progress into the future. Furthermore, we must understand the differences between us in order to move forward peacefully. I hope the students of my future classroom do not have to witness such a tragedy to come to this realization.
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| My dad and I welcoming home troops from Desert Storm |
My heart goes out to the innocent who lost their lives and those who gave their lives to save others. My heart goes out to all the troops who have answered their country's call with bravery. My heart goes out to all the family and friends left behind to mourn the death of their loved ones. My heart goes out to the world at large. May peace prevail on earth.
Namaste.
Kins
