"The next day:
We were staying in a hotel in New York City for two nights because today was the day of the memorial. And the next day I was going to take the boys sight seeing, while my mom relaxed. The memorial was at 10 but we had to be there by 9. I was dressed up really nice and so was my mom. I had written my speech late last night because I couldn’t sleep. Both Jai and Luke had asked to read it but I told them no. My mom understood why I didn’t want them to read it, it was too personal and I did want it to be a surprise. We dropped off Jai and Luke where the New York City Civilians were allowed to watch from. They were in the front and basically had the best seats that you could have. My mom sat with the rest of the crowd. She was with the families of those being remembered.
The ceremony was long because I was the last person to speak. The first lady was there but the President was not so it didn’t make me really that nervous. But the crowd of people made me scared because it was so big. I was standing about to go on stage waiting for some Chief Justice to stop talking.
It was silent when I walked onto the stage. I looked over the glob of people sitting in the crowd spotting my mom who smiled at me and looking all the way towards the back. I saw Luke and Jai. My best friends smiling cheering me on, silently. Recording the entire thing. Chills ran down my back from the cool December air. I took a deep breathe and began:
“People alway ask you when you are a kid who your favorite superhero is. I never really knew who it was until September 11th 2001.
I have been told by my mother, my friends, and my family that my father was a brave man and a hero. I have had the opportunity to be able to live with this hero for 6 years. But in those 6 years I don’t really remember much.
When New York City was attacked on September 11th, 2001 I was only in first grade. I was 6 years old and too in..." http://wattpad.com/story/1641029
