April, 2002
Dear Engine 7, Ladder 1,
I am a seventh grade student at Edmeston Central School. We watched the 9/11 documentary in class. I feel
what you did on September 11th was very courageous. I was in school that day.
Our math teacher walked into class and said something had happened at the World
trade Center. When we got to social studies the news was on. They were showing
the buildings falling down. It scared me.
After seeing 9/11 I realized how lucky I was
not to lose any of my family members. I'm sorry for your losses. I can't
imagine how you felt being inside the Towers, but I really appreciate all of
the things you do. I don't think I would ever have been able to do what you did
that day. You have shown us all what a true hero is. A hero isn't Superman. A
hero is you.
What you did that day is unforgettable. You
risked your lives for complete strangers. I don't think anyone who saw what you
did would feel any different. It takes a lot to do what you did and I admire
you for that, thank you.
Sincerely,