On September 11, 2001 Americans received a message. It was a death filled message sent by unsigned cowards. The message said “You, “American”, are vulnerable.” I am an American, I knew that. I didn’t need a message. The message said, “Beware American, I can sneak into your home and kill you while you sleep”. I am an American, I knew that. I didn’t need a message. The message said “I hate you American, I will kill your children”. I am an American, I knew that. I didn’t need a message. The message hurt, the pain is almost unbearable. I am an American, I know pain. I will bear it. The message woke me up. I am an American, I was asleep, I will stay awake. America will send “YOU” a return message. I am an American, I am not a coward, I will sign it.


Vincent Arthur Lepore, An American.