Reading Minute

Saving Grace by Katherine Spencer is about a girl who loses her brother, Matt, of which she is really close to. As the story goes on you learn about what happened to her brother and the effects it is having on Grace. She can't stand to be around her friends; they remind her too much of Matt. Grace finds some new friends, the popular kids. They drink, they smoke, and they get in trouble, but anything is better than the painful reminders of Matt. Then a girl named Philomena shows up right when the most painful reminders of Matt's death are surfacing.. She always seems to be there in Grace's most difficult moments.

Farewell, Northwest: The Delta merger is official

The article Farewell, Northwest: The Delta merger is official written by Liz Fedor is about the Northwest and Delta airlines merger. The merger happened today, just hours after being approved by U.S. Department of Justice. The two airlines will keep the Delta name and instead of being based out of Egan, Mn, it will be based out of Atlanta. For now though, the webisites and "airlines" will opperate seperately but should be completely merged in the next 12 to 24 months. With the merger, it is possible that many jobs in Minnesota will be lost. Some of the jobs include coporate office jobs, piolits, crew members, flight attendents, and more. This has potential of really hurting Minnesota's already hurt economy.

I-35W Bridge Was Doomed From The Start

The article I-35W bridge was doomed from the start written by Tony Kennedy from the Star Tribune investigates the collapse of the 35W bridge. Federal investigators revisited the cause of the bridge collapse. They found that the designers of the bridge, 40 years ago, "neglected to calculate the size of key gusset plates that eventually failed. As we know, 40 years later, this would lead to a bridge needing to be rebuilt and the loss of 13 lives. If the plates had be one and a half inch thick rather than only one inch thick, it is likely that the bridge would have been able to withstand the concrete from renovations and the nearly 287 ton truck that drove over it earlier that day.

Hero and Tribute Videos

I found six videos that I thought were really good representations of the heroes from September 11th. Each video is different but with the same idea. As I looked for the videos I watched maybe 40 to 50 before choosing the ones I did. A lot of the videos were really hard to watch. Each video I found honored the father, mothers, sisters, brothers, husbands, wives, or friends, the heroes that helped rescue people's lives.

Hero performed by Michael Israel in New York

A Tribute to the Heroes of September 11th, 2001

9/11 Tribute! Worth Watching!

MEMORYS OF 9-11

I Believe - A 9/11 Tribute

Hero in a Box Conclusion

There are a lot of qualities in everyone, but some of the greatest qualities are those of heroes. There are two types of people in this world, those who want to help, and those who help. The people who help are brave, have lots of courage, strength, and trust. In the case of September 11th heroes, you would have to be really brave and have a lot of courage to go into a building struck by a plain to help save someone. Also, you need to have a lot of strength. Not only do you need physical strength, but also mental strength. You need to be to trust your equipment, and the others helping you to keep you safe.


To be remembered as someone who helped save the lives of people who experienced such an awful thing would be such an honor. There were fire fighters, civilians, EMTs, doctors, police officers, and so many more that risked their lives trying to save those of others. Most say they were just doing their job, but because of that, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM IS A HERO. Each one of them helped.

Hero Photos

All of these photos show the heroes of September 11th. Whether they are helping someone, putting out a fire, or raising the American Flag, each one is a hero. You see the bravery and courage each one of these people has as they rescue victims of the tragedy.


http://www.fema.gov/kids/images/911heroes/ff_truck_flag67.jpg


http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/news/imgs/9-11_3.jpg


http://www.thepowerhour.com/images/9-11_thermite1.jpg


http://www.worldproutassembly.org/images/9-11-A.jpg


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd115/duhbomb08/9-11.jpg

Song Lyrics

Empty Sky

Bruce Springsteen

I woke up this morning
I could barely breathe
Just an empty impression
In the bed where you used to be
I want a kiss from your lips
I want an eye for an eye
I woke up this morning to the empty sky

Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky

Blood on the streets
Yeah blood flowin' down
I hear the blood of my blood
Cryin' from the ground

Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky

On the plains of Jordan
I cut my bow from the wood
Of this tree of evil
Of this tree of good
I want a kiss from your lips
I want an eye for an eye
I woke up this morning to an empty sky

Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky

Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)

Alan Jackson

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below

Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

The greatest is love
The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day

Hero

Mariah Carey

There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

I think the first two songs they lyrics tell about the loss and impact of September 11th. They help us realize how terrible the attacks were and how strong a person must have had to be to stay and help save lives. The third set of lyrics tell us that everyone can be a hero, that it is inside of all of us. Everyone has the strength to be a hero.