It started off as a normal Tuesday. But in the blink of an eye, violent acts of hatred and terrorism changed the lives of every person in America, and made Sep. 11, 2001 a day that would be remembered for the rest of history.

Every person has a story about what happened to them that day. Some recall being picked up early from elementary school by worried parents. Some remember knowing people who were in the buildings attacked. And some can still see those haunting images, of burning buildings and crashing planes, flashing on the television screen.

Ten Scope writers share their personal accounts of Sep. 11, and their views on the events that changed everything.  Click here to view the story full screen (recommended.)