Ten years ago September 11 became a date most Americans will never forget.
It was the day that the World Trade Center was demolished by two hijacked planes, an attack commissioned by the Terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden.
Most Americans recognizes this as a day of remembrance and mourning for lost loved ones who perished on that day. Every state throughout the country honors those lost lives in their own way.
Many events and ceremonies were held in Connecticut during the weekend of September 11th to commemorate the tragic loss of life on that day in 2001.
The biggest ceremony was held in Fairfield County, Connecticut
The CT United Ride took place to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11. Motorcyclists rode sixty miles through the state starting in Norwalk, Connecticut and ending on the beach in Bridgeport. Connecticut.
Following this bike ride a five-mile parade was held to further honor the memory of lost lives. Events were held not just on the streets, of Connecticut but in classrooms as well.
One art teacher in New York, Christine Todd gave her students an assignment of designing a monument for 9/11.
Like Todd, some teachers at Woodland are also incorporating 9/11 into their curriculum.
Mr. Chris Decker, history teacher at Woodland previously worked for channel 30 news, and he uses a segment about 9/11 for his history classes.
Mrs. Joelle Kilcourse, English teacher at Woodland also involves 9/11 in her class. In the beginning of class she passes out a small story entitled “Leap” by Brian Doyle.
This significant story is written from the point of view of a bystander as the twin towers were starting to burn. The story was an account of the horrible, traumatic events that happened after the planes crashed into the north and south towers.
“I do not think it should be mandatory, but it is significant to remember the importance of the Americans who gave their lives.” Said Decker
As time goes on an obstacle teachers face with students is that they only have scarce memories of what happened.
History is constantly happening and the events that happen will never stop molding our country and our world.
