Remembering 9/11

I'm back from work, and most days I just want to sit and watch something mindless after hours and hours of news. But today, it's different. Today, I am hooked on the news coverage of Osama bin Laden's death. I'm not sure what makes this story different than others. It is still hard to believe nearly 10 years have passed since that horrific 11th day in September. Or maybe it's because I know so many men and women who have been fighting the war on terror abroad. And, over the last couple of months it seems like there has been an increase in US deaths in Afghanistan, that some positive news just feels good. More than anything though, seeing the video from around the world is empowering. Just as the nation did after the attacks in 2001, the country is coming together again to celebrate this victory.

I wish Drew and the other soldiers could see the sea of people cheering outside the White House and Ground Zero, as well as the fans at the Phillie's game who stop cheering for their team, and began cheering for the USA. I can only hope that all of this positive energy and support for our troops continues, because as Drew told me in an e-mail, we must still keep fighting. There are still plenty of bad guys out there.