Aniversary

[twhfan]

Is anybody doing anything to commemorate tomorrow's horrible anniversary of the terror attacks?  

I think I will go to a lunchtime prayer/memorial service here in my community.  And maybe tomorrow evening my family will go to dedication of a memory garden for the people lost from my state.  I lost a dear friend from high school who was in Washington DC.  I think these will be 2 soothing events to help me get through the day.

I am feeling sad, anxious, and a little sick to my stomach at this approaching anniversary.  I can't begin to imagine how people who were there or lost family members are feeling

Anyone out there care to share what, if anything, you will do tomorrow?

[donnap99]

I'm with you, as I'm sure many of us are.  This morning I pulled out the print out of the posting that was started on September 12 on these boards (in a folder I brought from my old position), and read through the whole thing.  I'd bet I will carry that post with me from job to job always.  It was wonderful that we were able to support each other so well during that terrible time, and the support we felt from our international friends was priceless.

I'm getting a little nervous about the possibility of another attack. But I'm trying not to go overboard with preparations for "what if."  Chris did teach me a lesson though with the power outage she recently went through, and I will be sure to fill up the cars with gas.  Even if it's just a day's interruption, if you don't have gas in your car it's difficult to get around!  

For me, tomorrow evening is Back to School night (open house) for all 3 of my dks.  Not only can I not figure out how to be 3 places at the same time, but where ever I do wind up, I doubt that my mind will really be there.


DonnaP99

[chris68]

For me it will be very simple; after Sept 11 it was difficult at best to get an American Flag.  Now that I have one, I have hung it today and will probably be out on my house all this week.  If anything else I may do our local blood drive.



Chris68
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[countrigal]

It's terrible to think how many Americans have basically forgotten about 9-11.  They've moved on and are back to complaining about the need for the raised security at the airports and such, almost like 9-11 never occurred.  Personally, I think of it often, as a lot of us on this board do.  I have ben flying a flag outside my house ever since that day, and will continue to for years to come.  When we first put up the flag pole (an actual 20 foot flag pole) out in front of our house, no one thought naught of it.  Now I can see questioning looks on people's faces as they drive down our cul-de-sac and see that flag pole with it's flag, illuminated day and night, flying high.  Hopefully this anniversary will remind folks once more.  And maybe they'll remember our military men and women who are still fighting to preserve our freedoms and are away from loved ones this fall.

What will I be doing this 9-11?  Watching the news casts that will be remembering that fateful day, and writing to my husband, wishing he were here with me for this anniversary but understanding why he isn't.  And I'm sure I'll shed a few tears once more, especially as I re-read the posts that we all shared with one another as we all came together from around the world to mourn that tragedy.

CountriGal
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[Jackie G]

I haven't heard any comments about a minute's silence in the UK to commemorate that awful moment 2 years ago but I've missed out on a lot of news so it may well have been announced.  In fact, I asked my MSP this morning, but then thought that actually, Parliament begins for the afternoon at 2 pm so they'll just miss it as from memory it was 10 to 2.  However, they begin with 'Time for Reflection' - prayers from all walks of life, I think it's a Jesuit priest tomorrow, so hopefully s/he will reflect on 9/11 2 years on.

Like many, I don't think we should ever forget, but we should also move on with our lives and learn from experiences.  It is sad to hear the accusations that so much could have been avoided if the information had been used (or not ignored) - who knows why people make such decisions.  The recent chemical attack exercise in London was announced as being necessary to test new equipment - fair enough - but also that such a threat was being seen as a real one.

We are at Black Special alert in the parliament (and all government buildings) and have been for ages, which means there is a heightened alertness.  Our mail is already scanned and when we finally get into the Edinburgh disgrace that is our new parliament building, we will be blastproof inside the building  It is a sad comment in today's society that we have to have such protection when there are so many good and wonderful things that could be done, I'm sure, with all the technology and resources available, instead of using them for evil purposes.

Jackie
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[raindance]

I will say a prayer for those who died and their families.  

Raindance

[ozbound]

I was going to go to a memorial service at my church during lunch but since my car is down, I won't be able to get there, so instead I will walk down to the Firefighter's Memorial on the waterfront here and say a prayer or two for peace.  I will never forget how moved I felt when, a couple days after 9/11/2001, I walked down there and found this memorial meant for Tacoma Firefighters had been turned into a shrine dedicated to the fallen NY firefighters. People still put flowers on it for the anniversary.

[suzib001]

I watched a program about the attack a few days ago and haven't slept since. My thoughts are with the families of all those innocent people who have lost loved ones both in America and those in the armed forces in Iraq. We all pray for the safe return of all troops and an end to terrorism.

Justice will shine on all.

Suze

[bethanial]

I will be remembering those who lost loved ones, but I will also be concentrating on one very good thing that came out of 9/11/01 - my son, who today celebrates his 2nd birthday.


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[andream]

London dedicated a beautiful park today, it was and is a fitting tribute to the victims of 9/11, and nice to see them taking the time to mark this date in such a thoughtful way.

[suzib001]

I wrote this about my grandfather when he passed away I thought it may bring some comfort to those of you who lost loved ones in 9/11

Precious Mermories
Tears unseen
Wishing your absence
Was Only a dream

We will feel you near
We will always speak your name
But all we were left with
Was your photo in a frame

I breathe a silent thought
I shed a silent tear
I ask one single wish
Wishing you were here

Deep within our hearts
You will always stay
Loved and forever remembered
Each and everyday

Even though are words are few
Our thoughts are oh so deep
Our loving memories of you
We will forever keep

I will always miss you
As you meant the world to me
I have my precious memories
That others can not see

There mine to always keep
And they will never part
I will always keep them safe
Locked deep within my heart

In heaven I will find you
And all my hurt will go
I'll put my arms around you
And say I've missed you so.



Suze