Several words accurately describe our feelings, emotions, pain and the many
   other aspects of the day.  Listed below are some of the words used by print and
   TV media.  Each word is followed by its definition from the American Heritage Dictionary.
   Please select the one word (based on its definition) that you believe is
   appropriate as an overall description of the event.

 Disaster:  An occurrence causing widespread destruction and distress.

 Tragedy:  A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or
                suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, a moral
                weakness or an inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances.

 Attack:  To set upon with violent force.

 Catastrophe:  A great, often sudden calamity.