Preserving our memories of September 11

Do you remember where you were when the planes crashed into the World Trade Center? For most first responders the answer is indelibly etched into their memories. (Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan)

When asked to pen a 9/11 commemoration article for National Underwriter, I have to admit I was a little overwhelmed. Not being directly affected by the loss of family or friends, I was afraid I could not convey the magnitude or the emotional impact of the event.

However, once I started thinking back to that day, I realized that I remember more detail about the events that occurred than just about any other day in my life. Not to say that I know or understand the loss of those directly affected, but I can simply reflect on the impact that this day had in the life of an American who experienced it and, hopefully, relay the importance of preserving that memory.