The Memory Lingers On (4)

Six years have gone by since the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Time rolls on, yet for many, that day continues to haunt them as if it happened yesterday. On that infamous day America, and the whole world, learned just how far those who harbor hate can go to inflict pain on innocent people.
Ask almost anyone in the States if they remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard of the attacks, and nearly every person will be able to relate with perfect recall exactly what was happening at the time. I was in 5th grade at the time and when I showed up at school, everyone was talking about buildings collapsing and black boxes. The pieces started filtering in and slowly began to learn of the horror that had taken place that morning.
How and why should the world and America forget 9/11? Has it been possible to forget Pearl Harbor? Countless lives are lost everyday, but let this serve as a reminder to how base and hateful people who do not love the Lord can become to fellow mankind. Let those hurt by the tragedy mourn the loss, but when they are finished mourning, let them rise up and stand strong for the values that make America a free country. Only by seeing the past mistakes and failures of humanity will people be able to know how to live to love and not destroy. Yes, remember 9/11. And remember the One who cried as He saw the events of history that would bring destruction unfold before His prophetic eye.