As the Video Production Specialist at Bismarck State College, I was assigned a project for our upcoming symposium that we are hosting on our campus. September 11: Ten Years Later - The Impact on the Heartland. The project is called the 100 Stories Project.
September 11 of this year will mark the 10th anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks on our country. The purpose of the 100 Stories Project is to collect 100 stories on video about how these acts of terror impacted the lives of people in the Heartland. Where were they when they heard about the attacks? How did it impact their life?
When I first started this project I never thought about or realized how much this project would impact me. I remember where I was when I heard about the attacks, as does everyone I have asked. Its one of those things you will never forget.
I have recorded 94 stories so far and have heard some real interesting stories. I have talked to parents who were concerned about their children who were living in New York. I talked to people who were out of the country and had hard times getting back in. I talked to one gentleman who ended up losing his brother in the War on Terrorism. I also interviewed the mother of the only North Dakotan lost in the attacks. I have seen many people tear up when talking about these horrific events.
I don't think I will ever think about 9-11 the same. After completion of the project it will be archived on our website, on our iTunes U site, it will be broadcast on our local community tv station, and may even end up on YouTube.
I am truly grateful to be part of this project and look forward sharing it with future generations, so they can understand the impact it had on our nation and to the people on the heartland.
You have captured the sentiments of many people in our country currently. With the 10 year anniversary of 9-11 fast approaching, I and many others have begun reflecting on the horrific day and the ramifications that it has had. Our country has changed policies concerning security. No longer are we as a nation able to take safety for granted. The duty our country now has is to educate our youth about that day and not let it be forgotten. Thank you for sharing these stories.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is really cool what you are doing. I think that it is important to see just how 9/11 changed everyones lives and this includes people in the heartland. Even though we are removed from the actual site where it occurred, it did change individuals lives all over the world. I think that what you are doing is great and that you should keep up the hard work. I will definitely be interested in seeing the final project.
ReplyDeleteTo start off that is very noble of you! Taking the time out of your life to reconstruct the memories of a cataclysmic event is impressive. Not only did I enjoy reading about your project, but I became excited about it. With technology and new new media I hope that you are able to string together something meaningful and memorable. It seems like you have done a great job already and I commend you for that. I look forward to seeing the finished project and good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think it is really cool what you are doing. It's important to not only inform other people about 9/11, but also to help us remember what 9/11 has done for us. The key thing to remember is all the people who have suffered, and died from this great tragedy. I commend you for all your work you are doing to help with that. I have two cousins that are in Iraq so i really do appreciate it. I like the way you are using new media to do it as well. Thanks and keep up the good work
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