I was thirteen years old. I was in the 7th grade at the time at Twin Lakes here in Jacksonville, FL. Middle of a school day. We were sitting in our World History class. Mr. Ruggio was going over some new school year items. And I remember an intercom message came on from our principal. She was advising the teachers to turn on their televisions and turn it to the news channels. And I just remember sitting there with the rest of the kids in shock. We weren't really sure what was happening being kids and all. I distinctly remember watching every single kid that day get there names called over the intercom from my class because parents were leaving work early to get there kids. My parents couldn't get me that day. I ended up taking the bus home. And then we just kind of watched the news all day and listened to the reports come in.

 

I was just a kid. Wasn't very mature for my age by any means. Was socially quiet and awkward. So I didn't really know how to emotionally process what I was seeing. I just remember my dad and mom being shocked and ticked off. Wanting to know what was next and who we were going to go after, etc. Being twenty-eight years old now. Looking back on it. And after all the reports that came out and the War that transpired and just the controversy around it till this day seems to rile me up from time to time. I really would like to know the truth of it all.

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