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(Message started by: JDH on Sep 10^th, 2003, 10:19am)

Title: 9/11/01
Post by JDH on Sep 10^th, 2003, 10:19am

It's hard for me to believe that tomorrow is the two year anniversary...seems like only yesterday doesn't it?
How will you remember it?
Me? I'll set aside some time to reflect and pray for the families of the victims...God bless them all.

9-11-2001~
They were in their offices, doing their work.
Earlier, they'd eaten breakfast with their families,
or - perhaps - snatched up a bagel to eat on the way.
They'd hurried off to the city and to the building,
then, up the elevators to their respective floors
and on to their offices or cubicles.
Suddenly, struck ~ their entire lives
instantly, viciously snuffed out.
The unthinkable - happened.

The majestic buildings where they worked, toppled.
Desperation and heroism mixed in their last moments.

There was "no way out" amid crumbling walls and floors.
Some decided to jump - there was no good escape.

A nation was paralyzed in shock ~ watching on CNN.
We gasped. We cried. We shuddered.
We were shaken to the core.
Each of our own lives felt violated.

We still do gasp and shudder and cry.
We're still shaken.
There is still the anquish of having been violated.

But - we are not done-in. We did not crumble,
as those tall buildings did upon impact.
WE don't do that. Never have. Never will.

Someone or someones - caused this.
They shall learn their misjudgment.

Other heros rushed to the aid of the victims.
Many of them died, as well.
In the aftermath, a city and a nation joined forces
to clean up, to repair, to restore.
Builders.
First and foremost, we are builders, not destroyers.
It's been our style from the beginning.
We rush to help in recovery,
wherever destruction strikes or reigns.
We bring defenses, food, bandages, and courage
- as fits the need.

We do no less for others - but these were our own.
These of 9-11 were all People . . . OUR precious people.

Each, an individual person.

Each life, in its full progress,
fulfilling the opportunity afforded by
this special land of ours.
ALL - suddenly, senselessly - stopped -
brutally quelled - much too soon.

The loss....senseless loss....
The tragic loss.
Oh! Yes! - We DO take it personally!

Nothing can make it what it was before.
Except love and hope and faith and courage,
which built America from the beginning
and sustained it through every trauma.

These, we have ~ and must maintain.

GOD BLESS AMERICA. . .
as He continues to.

We shall always remember that day, those people ~
Our people.
They did not die in vain!

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by Peppermint on Sep 10^th, 2003, 11:12am

I know its not CH related but, thanks for posting that.

I sit on the 43rd floor, smack in the middle of mid-town NY, and can see the river from my window... and military fly-bys in helicopters for 2 days now, much lower than the normal altitude. Its a scary reminder, and its like zooming backwards to those days two years ago, and I'm there all over again.

Hanging on tight until the week is over. Of course my company is European and all we get is a moment of silence. Some homage - it's not nearly enough.

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by SteveY on Sep 10^th, 2003, 12:08pm

Best wishes to all of you for tomorrow.

It will be hard, but we will be thinking of you.

SteveY (UK)

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by Mark C on Sep 10^th, 2003, 2:27pm

http://www.noodleroni.com/9-11.jpg

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by cathy on Sep 10^th, 2003, 2:45pm

http://www.uselessgraphics.com/sept11.gif

Cathy

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by CathiP on Sep 10^th, 2003, 3:34pm

I had the opportunity to see ground zero firsthand this summer. A group of us walked through the city, block after block, raucus laughter ringing from us all..I loved Tribeca, by the way.....the closer we got to the site, the more it rained. We had the best time, walking in the rain, our laughter bouncing off the walls of the surrounding buildings. Suddenly, it was silent around us. The laughter died, the rain came down in torrents. We had arrived at Ground Zero. No laughter, no, friendly taunting, just awe at the devastation, the lives lost there. The rain seemed so appropriate....millions of tears falling on our little group, who, not long before, had been walking, talking and laughing. Now, there was nothing but the rain, and the shredded sides of the buildings which still stood beside so much loss. I will never forget the feeling, it will be part of me forever. :'(
Oh, that this could never happen again....anywhere.
Peace....and Freedom.....
Cathi

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by jonny on Sep 10^th, 2003, 4:57pm

http://www.a-dzign.com/jonny/fladcross.gif

:'(

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by TxBasslady on Sep 10^th, 2003, 5:20pm

Jonny......that is beautiful..................

I am in tears..........and speechless

GOD BLESS THE USA

May we never forget................

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by minnie on Sep 10^th, 2003, 6:28pm

September 11th I will be praying for all the people who lost their lives to this horrably sensless violence.
I will also be thinking of those who lost loved ones it's
amazing how fast our lives can be changed forever.My
thoughts also turn to the survivors who somehow managed to get out alive. may the memories of the horror they went through slowly fade as their love of life grows.
September 11th I will also rejoice in the lives of all those innocent babies born on september 11th 2001.
What better way to remember the beauty in life.I can only imagine the many emotions their parents must have had celebrating their birth and fearful for their future.May God bless each and everyone.
September 11th I will also call my Dad and Aunt to exchange happy birthdays with them.It was always a special day for us but now there will always be a sadness lingering over the day.I guess I can say I will remember,pray and then celabrate life.
may we always remember,
Minnie

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by cootie on Sep 10^th, 2003, 6:35pm

Myself I would like ta kinda briefly fergit ("not forgive and forget" deal tho....that's NOT what I meant)......I had to put my horse down that same morning.....he was my best friend. So all in all it is a SAD day.......I'll never forgit but would like ta sorta not remember. Pam that's gonna take a mental break from the anguish and visit with my parents

Peace to you all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by suzy617 on Sep 10^th, 2003, 9:15pm

Thinking of my friend so much today. He loved his job as a fireman in a rescue squad and was just getting ready to go home when they got the alarm and he jumped back onto the truck. His remains were never found but he lives in his friends hearts forever.

Heres to you John!
Love ya,
Suzy

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by Charlie on Sep 10^th, 2003, 9:36pm

Thanks for this thread kids.

3,000 innocent dead people is still hard to grasp. :'(

Charlie

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by Ree on Sep 10^th, 2003, 11:03pm

http://tinyurl.com/myh6 God Bless the Victims and their families on this anniversary...

Support the troops that fight for our freedom...
Love to you all and for those you pray for... Ree

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by TxBasslady on Sep 10^th, 2003, 11:49pm

I can never explain the bond that exists between those of us in Law Enforcement. Whether retired, as I am, or active. I just know that it is stronger than any thing I have ever experienced.

All lives lost in this tragedy was devastating. Profession, color, or nationality does not matter.

However, I would like to dedicate my post to my brothers.....the men and women who wore the uniform of the N.Y.P.D.

"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" :'(

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by ZAIRA on Sep 11^th, 2003, 12:34am

Our hearts and our prayers are with the victims of the September 11th tragedies.

God Bless http://www.ouchitalia.it/ztemp/25511-mid.jpg America.

Zaira

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by kim on Sep 11^th, 2003, 9:00am

Today NY dawned brite and beautiful, much like that day...let us never forget those brave and innocent lives lost in senseless acts of violence and hatred.

Peace be with us all.

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by OneEyeBlind on Sep 11^th, 2003, 9:49am

Long live America and our prayers for those that have suffered and died for it's freedom.

Title: Re: 9/11/01
Post by Brian_Y on Sep 11^th, 2003, 1:35pm

I was not and have not nor will I ever be a fan of Dubya. I think the way he has handled the crisis with terrorism and the Middle East in general is suspect. BUT. All of that being said, I sometimes feel as if I am traumatized by what happened 9/11/01. I was having coffee with a friend when my pager (yeah, there are still some folks who have those) went off and told me the news. I was horrified. And remain so today. Forgetting is the worst sin. Those of us not in New York City need to take special heed that we do not forget. Evil does not know boundaries.