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For many, 09.11 was more than just a tragedy. It was a call to serve. Their stories in their words.

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"That day will forever stay in my mind as the day that I began paying more attention to politics and started to kiss my mother everyday before leaving for school."
-- Liz,
New York City

"On 9/11, somewhere around 9 a.m., I realized that my family, friends, and relationship with God were all that truly mattered in terms of making me happy."
Dugan
Bay City, MI

"I wanted to just stay home at times and listen to U2's 'Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of'…"
Branden
Troy, MO

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-Tell us your story.

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