Remembering 911
Posted on September 10, 2006
Lots more tribute videos at youtube.
I was deployed to Kuwait when 9/11 happened. I reported to work and watched the first tower struck on the news. We were shocked, but confused on what happened. It really struck home and all doubts left when the second tower was hit. We knew that American had been attacked. The floods of emotion were uncontainable flashing from shock and horror to anger patriotism and of course after much effort to hold them back it was followed by tears. I’m sure that this simple description of my emotional reactions are echoed by many others.
I also remember how our country came together during this tragic time. The worst of times were also the best of America shining and united. The strength and spirit of America and our love of freedom filled all of our hearts and binded us together with one common cause and one common enemy that all could see for the evil it was. The sleeping Giant was once again awakened and Americans reflected on all of the things they had taken for granted. The American spirit of unity and strenght rose up in the depths of our hearts and transformed us into one. Everyday people became heroes and America weeped with one voice for the innocent that died that day. America was one.
It is hard to believe that it has already been five years since our wake up call. It is also hard to believe that so many have fallen back asleep. The war goes on, and America can not forget. The war is real and America must be vigilante. On this day I pray for unity in America, condolences to those that have fallen, and a salute to all the heroes and American troops fighting this war against evil and terror. I will always remember.
As you remember today keep in mind these timeless wise words of the great Ronald Reagan.
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”
Others that have not forgotten.
GM at the Wide Awakes tells us the meaning of 911. and a tribute to Lt. Col. Jerry Dickerson at his own blog.
Big Dog has a tribute to William R. Ruth.
Ms. Underestimated has a tribute to Frank B. Reisman and a WTC memorial video.
Greg Tinti is asking for everyone to support the pentagon memorial.
Liberty Just In Case will have an all day tribute.
Pamela at Atlass Shrugs has definitely remembers.
Huge roundup at Wizbang
Outside The Beltway
Sister Toldjah honors Peter Edward Mardikian.
Right on the Right honors victim Davd Rice
Bobbette Madona remembers.
James Hooker has written a song to remember the day.
Gateway Pundit honors a humble hero.
The nice doggie honors Paul Robert Eckna
Rightwing Nuthouse says the tears no longer come.
Leaning Straight Up honors Robert William McPadden
Swap Blog honors Paul Talty
Cox and Forkum have a refresher course for those in denial.
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Nice post, Jay…
In memory of all of those… who lost their lives that tragic day…
AubreyJ………
Tributes to Scott Powell
http://www.petsgardenblog.com/2006/09/11/scott-powell2996/
Tribute to James Straine
http://www.petsgardenblog.com/2006/09/10/620/
Hi, can’t get a trackback to take for either my daughter or myself — we’ve both got tributes up. Mine is about Ruth McCourt, and can be found at http://www.naebunny.net/~mommylemur/archives/2006/09/ruth_magdaline.html …
Missy’s is about David W. Nelson and can be found at http://www.naebunny.net/~missylemur/archives/2006/09/david_william_n.html
Kate
In honor of Patricia McAneney - Fire Warden, Floor 94, World Trade Center One
http://reflections-from-the-pond.blogspot.com/
Honoring Lynn C. Goodchild … a passenger on Flight 195.
http://2996.blogspot.com is home to a blog roll of tributes to the 9-11 victims. May their memories live with us forever.