Osama Bin Laden Is Dead

[Originally posted on my previous blog on 5/2/11]

So, I know that this is a fashion blog. But on this monumental day in American history, I think it’s fair that I take some time out to discuss the death of Osama Bin Laden. If it helps, you’ll probably be seeing a lot of red, white, and blue in the near future, in honor of American patriotism.

As a college student in DC, it was a surreal experience to be in our nation’s capital when Obama addressed the country with the news that U.S. forces have killed Bin Laden. I watched the CNN news coverage in my dorm’s lounge with about 15 other people, and then I went down to the White House with some friends to witness the celebrations firsthand. 

The patriotism, nationalism, and pure support for America and our troops was incredible. The majority of the crowd was made up of college students, and though some were mistakenly there to party in the name of Osama’s death, most of the crowd was singing and cheering in honor of our nation’s ability to overcome and come out strong. 

Tonight celebrated the strength and fortitude of America. We were not celebrating our rival’s death, but rather our nation’s will to live.

Regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or gender, tonight we came together as nation to honor the courage of our soldiers and the strength of our nation. God Bless America.