I was teaching a class of jr. high students, and we had went outside for a class project and were returning back to my classroom when one of the cooks was in the cafeteria watching the t.v., she told me that a plane had crashed into the trade center and it was on fire. I first thought wow that is crazy, and expected it to be a small plane. When i got to my room, i flipped on the t.v. and we all watched, most of the kids were still talking and cutting up until the 2nd plane crashed, and then we were all shocked. the room was silent and we just sat there. The bell rang for classes to change and we still just sat, the hallways were empty. We all stayed glued to the news several parents came and picked their children up, I stayed up until 4 o'clock that night just stunned at what had happend that day knowing the world would never be the same. I seriously considered joining the military after that day, just wanting to help defend my country and get some type of revenge on those that were responsible for such a cowardly act.
Today nearly 10 years later, we had a moment of silence at our school. Many of my students today were in kindergarten or first grade and really dont remember much of that day and what went on. I showed a tribute video to every class today and each student was stone silent while watching, which made me proud of the kids i am currently teaching. God Bless America
jason