As a member of the United States of America, I believe each person is responsible to contribute and obey to their duties as a citizen. On September 11, 2001 the United States suffered a horrific terrorist attack known as “9/11” that was committed in New York City and led to affect millions of civilians and families. As I interviewed my Grandpa, Sam Gilio and my Dad, David Gilio regarding this horrific incident, they both were able to give me good insight and knowledge regarding their pasts. I interviewed my Grandpa because he was a radio carrier in World War II and my Dad who happened to be in the city at the time of the attack. When delivered this assignment, I was not too excited but getting to learn more about the experience my
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Loving and respecting the United States of America and the people made up of it for everything they do for us helps shape the United States for the greater good especially after a catastrophic disaster. As my Grandpa and the rest of the American citizens who were in the military took the battle field by force, they had already accomplished the idea of nationalism. By leaving your life behind to protect the people of your country is a sacrifice not many people are willing to do. My Grandpa was able to compare what he did in war to what those officers and firefighters did during the terrorist attack. As both actions were more than heroic and life-threatening, it is safe to say everyone involved was representing the love they have for the United States of America. While interviewing my Grandpa and his son I could instantly see the resemblance. Although my Dad is an extravagant and unbelievable human being just like my Grandpa, he never went off to fight for the place that he calls home. My Dad couldn’t do much to help and felt bad so he offered up money to help families hurt by the tragedy; he donated to charities that were set up to help the families that lost loved ones. A meaningful story that showed me the kind of person my Dad is, was when he visited the cemetery and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The church was home to many of the funerals of the victims that had passed away attempting to save lives and protect our country. My Dad knew each American who passed away on the day of the terrorist attack was put on this earth and in this country for a reason. He told me, “I respect each person that risked their life for certain individuals that they didn’t even know. I know there are good samaritans in this country that help people with no questions asked and for that we should all be grateful” (Gilio, David). He felt he had to thank them for their services which I
Loving and respecting the United States of America and the people made up of it for everything they do for us helps shape the United States for the greater good especially after a catastrophic disaster. As my Grandpa and the rest of the American citizens who were in the military took the battle field by force, they had already accomplished the idea of nationalism. By leaving your life behind to protect the people of your country is a sacrifice not many people are willing to do. My Grandpa was able to compare what he did in war to what those officers and firefighters did during the terrorist attack. As both actions were more than heroic and life-threatening, it is safe to say everyone involved was representing the love they have for the United States of America. While interviewing my Grandpa and his son I could instantly see the resemblance. Although my Dad is an extravagant and unbelievable human being just like my Grandpa, he never went off to fight for the place that he calls home. My Dad couldn’t do much to help and felt bad so he offered up money to help families hurt by the tragedy; he donated to charities that were set up to help the families that lost loved ones. A meaningful story that showed me the kind of person my Dad is, was when he visited the cemetery and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The church was home to many of the funerals of the victims that had passed away attempting to save lives and protect our country. My Dad knew each American who passed away on the day of the terrorist attack was put on this earth and in this country for a reason. He told me, “I respect each person that risked their life for certain individuals that they didn’t even know. I know there are good samaritans in this country that help people with no questions asked and for that we should all be grateful” (Gilio, David). He felt he had to thank them for their services which I