Every decade has one.

That time where you can look back and say, “I know exactly where I was when…”

My dad can tell you exactly where and how he heard about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

I’m sure our readers that are 30 and older remember the exact moment of the Challenger exploding (If I said I did, it would be quite the lie since I wouldn’t be born for another eight months.)

I will never forget sitting in my dad’s first period History class as my principal came over the intercom to tell us about the first plane hitting the World Trade Centers and then watching as the second struck soon thereafter.

This week, we have had two such events.

Last Wednesday many of us watched in horror as tornado after tornado ravaged our great state with that feeling of helplessness.

Since then we have tried our best to rally around and help, as we should, and have begun the long and difficult process of picking up the pieces.

Then, Sunday, President Barrack Obama gave what will likely be the biggest announcement of this early decade when he told the nation about the death of Osama bin Laden.

The President announced that in a Pakistani compound United States armed forces preformed admirably during their mission and killed bin Laden without any American casualties.

The speech was short and sweet.

Nothing fancy, the President didn’t even smile, although I’m sure he really wanted to.

Right now, while still grieved from the middle of the week, I can honestly say I’m as proud of this country as I have ever been.

So take the time to reflect on this week, because it will be the time we all remember.