I was in 5th grade and didn't understand the magnitude right away, but certainly do now. I visited the site 3 years ago.
As far as you idiot flamers trying to piss people off: We don't say Never Forget, to be stuck in the past, whine about bullies, or to lick our wounds.
I don't want America to forget because I think a lot of good came out of that tragedy. Of course it is horrible that so many people had to die, but look at the things we have been motivated to do because of it. Part of the reason I am proud to be an American is because we have NOT gotten stuck in the past, whined about bullies, or licked our wounds for 8 years.
Motivation for change coming at the cost of human life is horrible and tragic.
Forgetting about the price so many had to pay and the sacrifice so many more gave, to return to our apathetic and overweight lifestyles is unforgivable.
That is why I say Never Forget.