Tribute car at Corvette Museum. (Christie Dedman)on this summer we stopped by the
There are three tribute cars to Sept. 11, 2001.
Decorated with patriotic symbols, names of firefighters and police that died, 'Let's Roll' embroidered on seats and murals of the towers.
My kids were born after 2001.
They don't have memories of what they were doing that day.
They don't know why those two buildings, the Pentagon and the UA Flight 93 are significant for those of us who remember that day just like it was yesterday.
So what did I tell them when they asked about these cars?
I answered but still felt myself lacking the scope of what happened and why they should know about it.
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Let's Roll is exactly what I want for my kids -- by that I mean I want them to be strong and courageous in scary situations and to fight for their lives and the lives of others.
However if you find yourself at a loss for words today, the 911 Memorial has a free PDF with tips for sharing the event and remembrance with your children.
You can also check out their lesson plans and free resources for families from the memorial here, all of which are free: