Amidst all of the chaos caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose, many imperative events occurring simultaneously have been neglected or less emphasized for their importance. One of these events is 9/11, a day that the entire nation comes together to remember. 

9/11 is more than just a day of mourning- it is a day of growing as a nation, revering those who sacrifice their lives for us and standing strong against terrorism. 

Back on Sept. 11, 2001, a day no Americans would forget, Al-Qaeda launched a major terrorist attack on the United States, using planes full of civilians to target American landmarks. 

Fortunately, many of those attacks were stopped, sparing many lives, but still killing civilians on those planes who stopped the terrorists. 

Unfortunately, a few attacks were successful, with two plans crashing into the Twin Towers and one plane hitting the Pentagon, killing thousands. 

Every year, it is important to get together as a society and remember all of those who gave their souls to save the souls of others. 

At this year’s ceremony, President Trump focused on each event individually, giving speeches about every incident at the exact time that the incidents originally occurred. 

It is easy to forget how symbolic this day is. Every year, the terrors that occurred on that very day become fainter within the minds of Americans. It is a day that should never be ignored; it should be constantly on the minds of the citizens of this country, acting as a message for them to grow stronger in the eyes of terrorism, something that will hopefully be eradicated eventually. 

Many people struggle with this day, as they lost a family member, loved one or friend. It is hard to forget the trauma that happened that day, what everybody in America watched simultaneously on their televisions. 

This day should not be forgotten. It should remain as an important piece of US history forever, one that people will look back on and think of the struggles of the past world. 

It is a reminder to be grateful for everything you have, because everything can fade away in the blink of an eye with no warning. 

There is an annual memorial for 9/11 in New York City, as well as a new World Trade Center, built to show the power of America. America will always prosper and bounce back from whatever happens to it, while simultaneously taking the necessary amounts of time to remember the horrifying events of the past. 

This year, high school freshmen will be the first class since the incident in which nobody was alive to witness the events of that day; even though most high schoolers do not remember it regardless, due to their childhood memories around the ages of 0 to 2 being very faint. 

It is always important to remind those who were not there to witness how stressful the incident was: millions of Americans torn open by the trauma they witnessed, and their empathy for those who lost everything on this day. 

Remembering is hard. It takes a lot of courage to think back to all of the pain and struggle they individually dealt with, especially something this large and morally destructive. 

The thoughts and prayers of Americans everywhere are always with those who cared for the victims, as their pain is something so immense, it is impossible to imagine how torn apart they all were by this incident. 

9/11 is a day for fighting back against terrorism. Terrorism is still very prominent within the world, with many organizations sprouting up around the Middle East, such as ISIS. 

Everybody, everywhere, was appalled by the events that occurred on that very day, all of which assisted in giving help to the United States. It is important for the United States to do the same, as Europe is currently being ravaged by ISIS, and this day acts as a reminder to help. 

Help will always be provided. Many still struggle from this event, and it will always be remembered with empathy and care. The pain associated with this day is vast, and together is the only way to get back on track. 

9/11 will always be a day to remember in American history, and its purpose goes far deeper than what it seems.