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Page 1: Cambodian-Americans Rally TogetherBy Kim Preap
Saturday, September 29th, 2001
In the wake of Tuesday’s tragedy, it is undeniable that the whole world has been affected in some way, shape, or form. Like many other American communities, the Cambodian community shares the grief, sorrow, turmoil and anger expressed by the rest of the world. There is not another image that captures such truth, than the rally held outside of the United Cambodian Community center on September 15th. Cambodian-Americans of various ages united together as one entity in order to voice their American patriotism. Andrew Danni, executive director of the United Cambodian Community expressed, “Today is a day of celebration and I do call it a celebration because it’s a celebration for America.”
On September 11th, 2001, two planes crashed into the world trade center in New York City. Government officials reported that the planes were hijacked while in flight and taken over by trained pilots, which steered its new course into the buildings. A third plane was flown into the Pentagon. The body count is still to be determined but is estimated in the hundreds and the number of people missing is estimated to be around five thousand. With each passing day, firefighters and rescue workers grow weary of finding survivors. Community support from across the nation allows a strong continuing support for volunteers to fight on for relief efforts.
Those who happened to drive along Anaheim Street between Junipero and Cherry Avenue witnessed a sight of love and respect for America. Fifty Cambodian-Americans lined up the block holding signs and waving the American flag proudly. Signs read “Honk your horns if you love America” and the responses from drivers passing by was overwhelming. With windows rolled down, fist clenched tight and pumped in the air, one by one they sounded their horns. |
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