<human>: Summarize the given text in a few sentences.

With the recent demise of Osama Bin Laden, I find myself having mixed feelings. As I digest the events of the past couple days, throngs of individuals around the world have taken to the streets in celebration. Thousands of young Americans my age are singing in the streets and have a newfound extroverted patriotism. Part of me wants to celebrate with them and beams with pride in my nation's completion of this ten year objective. On the other hand, part of me is weary of our elation. Bin Laden was indeed a terrible man and received his just desserts. However, in our increasingly progressive society, is our response appropriate? Should we fall victim to the blood-lust of yesteryear? 

I don't think that we are. It is not a celebration of Bin Ladens death per se. It is what his death represents.

My personal feeling is that my generation, the 9-11 generation, sees this event as the beginning of the end as far as what has defined us. I was in the 7th grade on 9-11. I, along with countless others, saw the world we were growing up in evolve before our eyes because of this man. Our gradual exit from childhood and entrance into society and adulthood has been coupled with the war on terror. His death signals the climax of our upbringing.  As per all good dramas, the dénouement now proceeds with the eventual pull-out of troops; it truly feels like the war may finally be ending. 
 
So, hivemind, that is my analysis.
<bot>: The 9-11 generation has been defined by Osama Bin Laden and the celebration of his death represents more than bloodlust.