11 September 2001, the day the world changed...

As the one year date of one of Our Nation's most horrific events draws closer, many are struggling with how to deal with the emotions of the tragic day. All around the country, if not the world, the day is sure to be marked with memorials, tributes, dedications for the victims, heros, and survivors of the terrorist attacks.

Already the Memorials are being planned throughout the state; the numerous 9-11 related television specials have already started, appearing on television. The themes of the many of the magazines I subscribe to revolve around last September in some way. Even the constant debates pretaining to the events of last September continue.

From those who will remember quietly with family and friends; to those trying to maintain some kind of pre 11 September 2001 normalcy, trying to forget the images of last year; to those who find themselves drawn to the other thousands who will flock to the differnt memorial events across the country; thoughts of last 11 September is sure to creep into our minds.

One concern among many is to what extent we acknowledge the 11th. Do we shut down the country in observation of all that was lost last September? From the innocent lives lost, the families destroyed, to the innocence we as a country lost? Or do we go through our 'normal' routines, thinking by doing so we are not giving in to the terrorists? Many are pushing for this day to recognized as a national holiday, while others are lobbying against this happening.

Across the state and the Country flags will fly at half-staff. Bells will toll at 8:46am and 9:O3am, when the planes hit the Twin Towers; 9:43am when the Pentagon was hit, and ay 10:10am for those on Flight 93.

Several newspaper article recently explored how schools should deal with the questions and emotions the students are bound to have as the day gets closer. Even my twin seven year old nephews have been sking if we're going to be attacked again this 11 September. The advice among the experts is pretty much the same. Many suggest doing something positive, such as panting a tree, takning a moment to reflect and to refer to 9/11 not as an anniversary, but as a day of remembering.

Below you will find links to some Web sites and other resources with lesson plans and information for teachers, parents and others who might need help and / or suggestions for ways to acknowledge this 11 September; Information about some of the Memorial Events being planned in Northern New Jersey; The dates and times of some of the television specials relating to the events of last September. Magazines, books and musical tributes remembering 9-11-01.


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