Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States. President Barack Obama said that today’s events have shown that "We have never forgotten [victims of 9/11’s] loss." Today's achievement, Obama said “is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people,” and equally as important showed that "Americans can do whatever we set our minds to.”
This moment in history not only closes a chapter of ongoing violence and murder led single handedly by one terror hungry man, but also helps to give a type of closure to the many families of victims who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks. In addition, this moment will hopefully provide troops who are currently serving our country a much deserved boost of morale as they have selflessly and courageously sacrificed their lives for the betterment and safety of our country.
Although I am not Obama’s biggest fan, I was very moved by his speech, and even more so by what he was able to help direct our troops to accomplish. We were finally, as one 9/11 victim family member so simply put it “able to get it together and pull through to accomplish a very important goal.” Although I would like to remain hopeful and optimistic at this moment, I cannot help but to wonder, and even question if the death of such a sickly powerful man could spark more acts of terror. I hope that this is not the case, and that today and tomorrow will create a new chapter marked by democracy and freedom instead of terror and violence.
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