Remember this day in your own way

[Ed Hansberry]

<a href="http://www.exhibit13.com/">http://www.exhibit13.com/</a><br /><br />At 7:59am Eastern time on September 11, 2001, exactly one year ago to the minute, Flight 11 took off from Boston's Logan International. 47 minutes later, it hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2002/20020911-candle.jpg" /><br /><br />Remember that day in your own way. Remember the thousands that lost their lives, the hundreds that risked their lives trying to rescue people in the towers, and the families of all the victims. Every generation has a day in their lives they will never forget. I pray to God that I never have one so memorable that it overshadows September 11, 2001.

[Andy Sjostrom]

"This is the day we became Americans", said a major Swedish newspaper the after the unbelievable. I sat on a flight from JFK bound to Copenhagen when it happened. My prayers today are for my family and friends, but foremost for all those who lost loved ones.

[Paragon]

Try to imagine the courage that it must have taken for all the fire and rescue prople. After looking up and seeing the horror above them I think most of the rescue people must have known they would not walk back down those stairs.......Yet they did it anyway

I think hero is much too small of a word to describe them.

Dave

[krisbrown]

In the few days after the attack, people all around the world were asked to make sacrifices, and all said they would, of course reality set in and the grumbling soon began.
In the UK, when asked in the street everyone promised wholehearted support for the US, then people started complaining that Tony Blair was spending too much time abroad trying to help fight the war on terror when we had transport problems at home!!!

People!! attention spans of a gnat!


By the way it's my birthday today ..nice eh

[Marcel_Proust]

I find the stories of the families of the victims of the downed planes, the fallen towers, and the brave rescue workers, still unbearable.

[Arne Hess]

Maybe we should take this day for teariness only and not for politics.

My thoughts are with everyone (victims and families) hit by this tragedy.

I arrived in Frankfurt coming from Washington Dulles just an hour before it happened and I thank God that he took care about me.

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2002/20020911-candle.jpg

Let the world stand united as we stand 365 days before!

[denivan]

For those of you who know me, it is clear that I don't allways agree with some 'American' views on life or world views in general.

But on a day like this there shouldn't be room for politics and therefore I also would like to pay my respects for those innocent people that died / suffered on 11/9. I would like to stretch it even further, this day would be a good day to remember anyone ever who has suffered unnecessary.

Greetings,

Ivan

[numb]

I agree - on a day like this there shouldn't be room for politics

[kevinsb1]

In August of 2001 I left my Job in the Trade Center to pursue the MyMobileStuff portal full time. Please take time today to remember those lost.
Kevin Burrowes, President
MyMobileStuff

[kiwi]

I was in Toronto this time last year on holiday and was thinking of touring NYC but did not get a chance as I blew my budget on a new Digital Camera.

As we all know this did not effect the US alone, but everyone worldwide.

thoughts go out to all

Brian

[Ed Hansberry]

One of my fellow MVPs from the ASP Client/Server group sent this in.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.


For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.


There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
and certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"


But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
and today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.


So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day
that you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.


So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear.
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

[Jason Dunn]

My mind still has trouble grasping how insane humans can be - bringing destruction upon each other like this can only be described as insanity. I hope that nothing further ever happens on this day, and that it can be a day of remembrance and not an anniversary that sees more bloodshed.

[Jonathon Watkins]

I hope that nothing further ever happens on this day, and that it can be a day of remembrance and not an anniversary that sees more bloodshed.
Amen.

[Fzara]

Well, the day will soon be over.

[Foo Fighter]

Reports are coming across the newswire that US Embassies in Europe are receiving letters with a "white powdery substance". The US Coast Guard has stopped a cargo ship in New York harbor flying under the Liberian flag, which tested positive for traces of radioactive material.

This doesn't mean that any of this is terrorist related. The letters could be a hoax, and the cargo ship may have carried waste materials at one time. But security is on its toes today. :?

[GC4062]

On the rare occasion I step out of the shadows to add a comment here...

I used to work in Tower 1, and I remember the sense of excitement we had when the offices moved from 38th Street to WTC1, and I admit to looking out the window to watch the ships in the harbour when I should have been paying attention to the people in my course :)

My dad is a retired firefighter, and I remember the conversation we had at the time... he asked for a copy of something that used to be a part of the course in my area of accountability at that time... I'll post it here for you - it's about community - how we as a united voice can do much more than I speaking as one.



Next fall, when you see Geese heading South for the Winter ... flying along in V formation ... you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V formation the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

PEOPLE WHO SHARE A COMMON DIRECTION AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY CAN GET WHERE THEY ARE GOING MORE QUICKLY AND EASILY BECAUSE THEY ARE TRAVELLING ON THE THRUST OF ONE ANOTHER.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone ... and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.

IF WE HAVE AS MUCH SENSE AS A GOOSE, WE WILL STAY IN FORMATION WITH THOSE WHO ARE HEADED THE SAME WAY WE ARE.

When the Head Goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point.

IT IS SENSIBLE TO TAKE TURNS DOING DEMANDING JOBS WITH PEOPLE OR WITH GEESE FLYING SOUTH.

Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

WHAT DO WE SAY WHEN WE HONK FROM BEHIND?

Finally ... and this is important ... when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly, or until it dies; only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.

IF WE HAVE THE SENSE OF A GOOSE, WE WILL STAND BY EACH OTHER LIKE THAT.

- Angeles Arrien, based on work of Milton Olson


Yes Ed, each generation has their own moment, and I, as you have, hope that we've had ours.

[sundown]

The world changed for me a year ago. I can hardly look at a picture of the World Trade Center in any state anymore, let alone coverage of 9/11 on television. I'm profoundly saddened and angered at the same time. I keep thinking of the people who were trapped and had no chance to escape, the firefighters, police, good samaritans who went into the building to help, risking their very lives to help people they didn't even know, and the families of all who were lost who had no idea when they woke up that morning that someone they loved wouldn't come home that night.

I did take a minute to look at a pictoral of todays ceremonies on msnbc and part of the feature was an intro that contained a recording of a voice message left by a woman in one of the towers who didn't survive. She called home to say she loved everyone. It ripped me apart.

Going back to work now...I need the distraction.

[heliod]

On this day I have my mind and heart full of sorrow, admiration and hope.

Sorrow when I remember all the people that died in this monstruous attack, without any reason, thinking they just beginning another work day.

Admiration for the brave people of the US and NY who engaged into the common effort of saving people and rebuilding normal life in the city and country, and by that transformed that monstruosity into a proof of power and source of respect.

Hope that no-one in NY, the US, or anywhere in the world will ever see such an event again.

Helio

[Jason Dunn]

This is worth a look

http://www.911healing.com/

[Len Egan]

While the terrorists did succeed in instilling terror in Americans, particularly immediately following 9/11, they also gave us a gift. They launched a renewal of the American Spirit. American flags couldn't be bought. Commuters stopped honking at one another and flipping each other off. It seemed that every overpass had a flag drapping both sides. We all sought our family and friends in a whole new way.

They succeeded in awakening a sleeping giant...a "new" generation of loyal and proud AMERICANS. They got more than they bargained for!!! :)

[st63z]

Wow it's been exhausting (and not just physically) reliving some of the scenes again, trying to watch/record all of the network feeds at once...

Others have posted moving tributes much more eloquently than I could ever do. Two things I do want to mention in passing.. First, it's been fascinating learning new facts about the events and what's been going on in our govt, along with some memorable coincidental aspects (I never followed 9/11 that closely, it was just too raw before). I also enjoyed President Bush's CBS interview, he was surprisingly frank, unapologetically opinionated, emotionally unscripted. Love the man's Texan traits and gutsiness. Ditto many interviewed members of his administration.

Secondly, former President Clinton really surprised me on Letterman! Very articulated and well informed, and just as passionate and strongly opinionated. Sure you may not agree with some of his beliefs, but I thought he handled himself very well (despite the Late Show format), free from the constrained pandering of the job.

I want to discuss specific things I found memorable, but I'm not sure such a long post is appropriate here. I will say I'm breathless in anticipation of tomorrow morning!