7 hours agoWhat September 11 means for the young people of New York
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(5 years ago)The younger generation in New York City was very young or were not yet born when the September 11, 2001. But they grew up in the city facing the consequences of the terrorist attack. In the following material, the young people of New York City tell about the Voice of [...]
Noah Rodriguez was only 2 years old when the 11 September terrorist attacks occurred. He often thinks of this sad event when the whole world watched on television how twin towers were burned.
I don't think this event will be forgotten”, he says.
Amid the political vortex of the past four years, accompanied by the pandemic, the medical student says that the September 11 attacks were one of the many most catastrophic events.
September “11 was just one of the serious events that occurred during our lifetime”.
The World Trade Center attacks no doubt changed New York City. But children at the time and younger ones have mixed feelings as the 20th anniversary of the attacks approaches. Sarah Malik was born shortly after the tragic event.
I think most kids understand the conception of what happened. They may realize that it was a tragedy, but it is not the same as experiencing it”.
The 16-year-old girl from New York has been familiar with the event because of her father, who worked in twin towers.
I just think that many of them don't know, but there are also those who don't care about”, says Joan Mastropaolo with the Museum of Memory.
It says that their events and consequences may impress on the memory of new generations when they hear events from survivors.
When I tell them about what I've seen and experienced.. ”
For 17-year-old Silvana Davi, this day is personal. She says about Voice of America that her mother should be in twin towers when the planes hit.
If my mom went to work, I wouldn't be here. ”
Raised in a suburb of New York, where many children lost their parents in the attack, the event was part of her life. Recently, she wrote about the timing of the events of September 11.
I think that the event should never be forgotten, and future generations should learn about it as part of our” history.
It is also collecting charity funds.
“I hope this teaches people that life can change in seconds, and you should enjoy every moment you have”, she says about the Voice of America.
As the country marks the 20th anniversary, future generations will determine for themselves what September 11th means for them. / VOA
