September 11, 2001 is a day that the American people will never forget. This tradgedy has affected many families in the United States and almost directly affected mine. My dad was in the Pentagon when one of the planes crashed into the building. He was on the other side of the Pentagon in a meeting when the plane hit directly and his office was severly dammaged. I am so thankful that he is alive. Even though I was only five years old at the time, I can still remember peering over the Patomic River and seeing nothing but smoke. I am so thankful for my dad because without him I definitely would not be where I am today. He has encouraged me to try my best at everything I do and have faith in myself and in God.