Hello everyone. I know it's a somber day for everyone. But I know it's also NFL kickoff weekend. But if you really want NFL previews at a time like this, go to ESPN.com or some other pre-occupied sports news site. I'm going to tell you what 9/11 means to me.
When I was 5 back in 2001, I was still reeling from the gifts I got from my birthday in early September. I was watching the news at my Grandma's house when suddenly there appeared footage of planes headed towards the New York skyline and then, the fateful moment the changed American history hit me. I saw the planes hit the Towers and I was in shock. Now, my 5 year old self could not comprehend what was happening that day, but I knew it was bad. Really bad. I could never forget from 9/11 that I was at my Grandma's house, in a supposed good time of my life, witnessing one of the most horrible American tragedies in history. I'm sure most adults out there have more saddening or powerful memories, but I can see it in my mind to this day.
So now, I hope everyone in America has fun watching their NFL team go head-to-head. To me it's diminished value games, but we all need a little release, right? This is Eli, signing off.
Go Bears.
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