9/11: Tell Us How Things Have Changed

As the anniversary of one of the most momentous events in U.S. history approaches, we're asking readers to tell us in their own words what has changed in their lives in the decade since 9/11.

For some, it was deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. For others, it is their annual pilgrimage to memorials large and small marking the day itself and honoring the many lives lost.

While we welcome your memories of where you were when you learned of the terrorist attacks on American soil, we'd most like to hear about how your life and the lives of your friends and family have changed because of 9/11.

Tell us in the comments here and, if you like, submit your photos as well. If you'd like more space to write a letter to the editor, please email it to sandra.oshiro@patch.com.

Follow Camp Pendleton on Twitter and Facebook.