Rememberence Thread

[chri'stina 190]

(Starting this one since the other went downhill.)

I had a hard time sleeping last night and to be honest I had dates mixed up and wasn't sure if today was Sept 11th or tomorrow, but I woke up earlier than usual this morning with a weird dream so I just got out of bed instead of falling back asleep into the same dream. Then I put on the TV and saw that it was Sept 11th today. So I just was praying. Praying that something bad doesn't happen today, and praying for the families who lost someone, and for anyone who was effected.

[Lilith** 0]

Thoughts with all victims and those they left behind

[bgreed 0]

Today is for those of us old enough remembered with the same clarity as the day JFK was assasinated. You can recall exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. I remember seeing the second plane hit the second tower while watching the news as well as the collapse of both towers.

May God grant peace and healing to all the surviors and all those who responded to help.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

My thoughts are with all who lost someone and with the brave people who worked at the World Trade Center site in the months afterwards.... I was at the site less than 2 weeks ago and just standing there brought back all the imigages from that awful day...

If anyone is in NY go to the little church at the side of the site.. it is full of letters and cards from all over the world and the stories of the rescue workers and red cross workers.... a very moving expirence...

9/11 let us not forget.....

Kez

[Jasman0717 9]

God bless America Semper Fi

[Sinergy 3]

My thoughts and prayers are with the ppl who lost their lives on 9/11, including a real good friend of mine who i went to high school with and was working in the trade center.

anywho, i dont think anything bad will happen today as ppl expect it.

[TracyTN 237]

For some reason, I always think of the brave souls on Flight 93 first. I dunno why - I guess I like their 'fight back' attitude. Their actions saved countless more lives, no doubt.

Today's a tough day for everyone, I think (well, anyone with a heart anyway).

[Otto 83]

[~*Maria*~ 1]

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families that lost a loved one on 9/11.

Maria

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

[*JG* 2]

Today is for those of us old enough remembered with the same clarity as the day JFK was assasinated. You can recall exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. I remember seeing the second plane hit the second tower while watching the news as well as the collapse of both towers.

May God grant peace and healing to all the surviors and all those who responded to help.

My sentiments exactly (except for the JFK part....memories just from video of that one!)

I had chills all morning and thought I was going to spill tears more then once. I pray for everyone involved and hope they find solace one way or another.

[JODO 2]

So the other thread was closed?? Anyway, it is a sad day,but also a day for reflection. Since 2003, I always try to volunteer on 9/11 and today I am going with my husband to bring food and help stock a food pantry. Then we have some things being picked up by the Purple Heart later from home.

[almaty 19]

[no name 1]

[Emancipation 2]

If anyone is in NY go to the little church at the side of the site.. it is full of letters and cards from all over the world and the stories of the rescue workers and red cross workers.... a very moving expirence...

Kez

I totally agree with this recommendation.. http://www.saintpaulschapel.org/ It is truly a life-changing experience. My husband and I went to ground zero to pay our respects and to get a better understanding of what it was like for New Yorkers.. It was a moving heartbreaking experience, and we found solace in the church afterwards seeing how in spite of such a evil and unspeakable event SUCH good prevailed.. I have not been the same since.

One display particularly haunted me- the one where children from the city of Hiroshima sent origami and letters to the people of NYC. It was a moment of amazing clarity for me. We are all in this together. My thoughts and prayers go out to the survivors, the rescue workers, and those families who were changed forever by that dark day.

Edited September 11, 2007 by Emancipation