Falling Man By Don Delillo

On the morning of September 11, 2001, two planes hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists crashed into the symbol of military and capitalism; the World Trade Center (History.com). This attack killed approximately 3,000 people (History.com). One other plane crashed into the Pentagon and 125 people lost their lives in that attack (History.com). That day, referred to as 9/11, left a stain in the hearts and minds of many Americans. These attacks brought out the hero in a great deal of people, but many heroes died on that day, and those heroes will never be forgotten. Because of this tragic event, millions of American citizens were injured or have had to endure the lasting effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (History.com). This awful event is our hope for the future because it taught us we need to combat terrorism better and we are still fighting this battle today (History.com).

People walked through the city of New York as they would on any ordinary day, except fate had a different course of action planned out for America. Being only 5 I can still remember that chaos and frightfulness that swept over America due to an act of terror. On September 11, 2001 the country faced an attack that exemplified the most evil of acts. At 8:46 a.m. a hijacked airplane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Shortly after another plane lunged into the South Tower immediately causing the building to be engulfed in flames. Thousands of people were in these buildings doing anything they could to escape. Burning bodies could be seen jumping from the top flights of the towers. Firefighters and policemen became heroes as they put their lives to the side so that they could bring those trapped in the burning buildings to safety. During all of this a third plane crashed into the Pentagon and for the first time in history all aircrafts were to land at the nearest airport. Approximately an hour after the planes crashed into the World Trade Center, they both collapsed along with the innocent lives of those who were trapped inside. Ash and debris filled the city and those fortunate enough to escape. 2,753 people were killed in the collapse of the towers on one of Americas most deadly attacks to date. Not only did this attack take away thousands of lives and break the hearts of families across the country, it instilled a sense of fear and concern for the safety of being an American. The people were in need of a sense of direction to take following one of the Nation’s most tragic measures. After the three attacks it left everyone angry and confused to what was going on. They needed a sense of reassurance so that they knew the country was taking action swiftly and taking the precautionary measures to make sure nothing of this nature could happen on American soil again. He effectively displays kairos, logos, ethos, and pathos to get his message to transpire to America. President George Bush used this event to fuel a speech addressed to the nation that would define his presidency for years to come. How did George Bush’s speech help Americans come

Fourteen years ago, our country appeared to come to a halt at 8:46 am. As the first hijacked plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center, Americans were filled with fear and melancholy. And as they held their breath, awaiting some sense of hope, you did what most people could never imagine doing. You went into the buildings while people were going out, holding your own, in the midst of the immense heat and disintegrating steel.

On the day of September 11th, 2001 tragedy spread through the whole United States. This disaster took place in New York City, New York on the eastern coast. The World Trade center employees thought it was just a casual, degrading day of work, but it was anything from that. As workers drank their coffee and typed on their computers, a hijacked plane ran right into one of the towers. A thick gray cloud of smoke absorbed the innocent

September 11, 2001 is a day that shook the United States to its core. Millions of Americans felt the pain, the loss, and the anger that came with the attack on their nation. It was a day of mourning, and when it comes to days of mourning it is difficult putting one’s pain into words. However, Leonard Pitts Jr. was able to move past the emotion. He put into his words, not only his own feelings, but the feelings of an entire nation. Pitts conveys the emotion felt after the terror attacks in his essay “Sept. 12, 2001: We’ll go forward from this moment” through his mournful, angry, and righteous tone.

On the morning of September 11, 2001 millions of people were in shock the moment they received news that the World Trade Center was hit. The images from this horrific day flooded the media’s television screens and newspaper articles. Perhaps the most gruesome images shown were those of people jumping out of the building as they were collapsing. Tom Junod, a writer for the Esquire magazine, illustrates his perspective of this shocking incident through pictures, media coverage, and depicting people’s reactions in his article The Falling Man. Tom Junod’s article should be read by anyone who believes they have felt all there is to feel from the 9/11 attack. He will prove otherwise that there is indeed still much emotion to

It was a normal day in New York City, with business workers rushing into the World Trade Center. They thought it was going to be like any other day in the office but they were wrong. These office workers were in for the biggest surprise of their life. Planes flown by hijackers crashed into both the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon was hit by a plane as well. Now there is a memorial in New York where the bases of the towers were honoring the people who died that day.

Right from the beginning of the chapter, Welch comments, “to say that America changed on September 11 is more than a cliché; the nation’s identity as a target – and victim – resonates both symbolically and substantively” (4). When you turn on the news, it is common to hear about so many countries that experience widespread violence and attacks on a near daily basis, but Americans felt removed from that since they did not have to endure

Just like every Tuesday, Jane got up and ready for work. She got up at her usual time, about six AM, had a cup of coffee before she got her kids up and ready for school. As she’s helping her three year old daughter brush her teeth, Jane’s husband came in and said his final goodbyes to his wife. Sadly, neither Jane nor her husband knew that though. After about 7:45 AM Jane had her kids dropped off at school or preschool and was now on her way to work at The World Trade Center. September 11th use to be just a normal day in September until terrible events happened; these events changed America’s homeland security, started a war, and a memorial in New York.

On September 11, 2001 is a very known and sad date for every american. On this day four different terrorist planes hit the largest buildings, the twin towers were 50,000 people work. When this happened everybody had to not become selfish and needed to help one another. After this took place many people died and were

9/11 had many people devastated. Many people lost many loved ones do to the 9/11 attack on the day of September 11, 2001. 3,000 people were killed during the attacks of New york and Washington D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters. If you may not know what 9/11 is it is the day when American Boeing Airlines loaded with 20,000 gallons of fuel crashed into the World Trade Center. The crash left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th to the 110th floor. About 18 minutes after the first crash on the north side of the Trade Center, the second Boeing plane hit the south side of the building on the 60th floor. The collision of the two planes made a massive explosion that showered debri.The people that were involved

The morning was like every other, people woke up got ready for work, sent their kids to school and some were even still sleeping in bed. The news was on giving updates on the weather, famous people, and even regular TV shows were going. 92 people were boarded and taking off on the American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 around 7:59 am September 11, 2001. Everything seemed normal nothing to worry about, but then everything changed and almost at the same time too. Flipping through the channels you could see it on every channel. A tragedy was happening, a plane had crashed into one of the trade center towers.

September 11, 2001 was a very horrible day. The twin towers was hit by 2 planes. The 2 planes hit the sides , middle of the buildings. When the planes hit , their was people inside working. The planes hit like mid way through the building. The people was struck at the top of the building but the people who was below escaped. Some people was hurt or killed because of the planes and the buildings. Some thoughts of 9/11 still plays through people heads from time to time.

The day of the attacks was just like any other day. Students, teachers, workers and more went off as it was any other day. “It was a sunny day with perfect skies and no fear.” Meanwhile in the towers many thought it was a day more in there normal average day. The day of 9/11 started like the others.

The act of everyone working together created a very heartwarming sense of community in a time of confusion. Although 9/11 is viewed as a devastating tragedy, it also provided not only the citizens of New York, but all of America with many important lessons, and a wake-up call. One of the most tragic things about it was how many lives were taken, and also how people were left feeling in the aftermath. This allowed for people to take a more positive outlook on life, while also being more appreciative of things they have. Overall, although 9/11 altered many people’s lives for the worse, it provided Americans and people all over with many important lessons that are applicable to life