How Did 9/11 Change You?

As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approach, Patch sites nationwide are preparing coverage to the mark the day.

Whether you watched the events unfold on television; were in New York, Pennsylvania or Virginia that day; or lost a loved one in the brutality, Americans were changed by the terrorism. For some, it was a deeply personal change. And we all watched as our country went to war, with a new generation of soldiers now fighting the conflicts that began nearly a decade ago.

Patch is looking for readers who would like to share their story of how Sept. 11, 2001, changed their lives. These stories may span from losing a friend or family to the terrorism to watching a son or daughter years later prepare for war. Or maybe 9/11 inspired you to change a career, start a charity or begin volunteering. Did 9/11 change your political views? Did you feel profiled afterward, or did you notice neighbors banding together?

If you’d like to be part of Patch’s 9/11 10th anniversary coverage, which also may appear nationwide in the Huffington Post or on AOL’s homepage, contact associate regional editor Lauren Burgoon at lauren.burgoon@patch.com.