Today

[Panman]

9-11

Tim

[robgcp]

Never can forget...never will...still angry...Rob

[Ron Eagle Elk]

I can still remember, like it was yesteday, watching the Today show as they reported an airliner had "accidentally" hit one of the towers. As I continues to watch the second plane hit the other tower. I called VEE in from the patio and told her "We're at war, we've just been attacked."

REE

[Uncle Jesse]

I have kept the business card attached to this message as a reminder. Deb wasn't someone I knew well but she was a Mom with a couple of children. Someone who pulled her weight and more in the world and contributed to make it a better place.

I understand the mindset of the dumb b**tards that attacked us, what get my blood pressure up is the support intended or otherwise they are getting from the ACLU, press, and liberal politicians.

[jimsnarocks]

It's still a sad and tragic day for the USA. Thank you Tim for posting.

[nighthawk]

I will never forget the gut wrenching events of that day. My dad lived through Pearl Harbor as a boy and then 9/11/01. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims.

[shortcaster]

Don't get mad. Don't get even. Get ahead!!!

[Celltech]

The memories of the time spent at ground zero and friends who were lost there will be with me for the rest of my life.

[Marco]

I prefer to STAY mad and NEVER forget.





Mark

[Steven McGarthwaite]

Origianlly Published September 17, 2001

On September 11th, 2001, I felt the need to put thoughts into words, and then put those words into writting. I felt a need that I must express to others my feeling of that tradgic day, and how out of the dust and smoke, volunteers stepped forward..... ~Parnelli

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The Lady in the Harbor
By Steven H. McGarthwaite

September 11th, 2001, the day that will be remembered by all who were alive when destruction fell out of the sky. The whole world stood still, in shock that the United States of America had fallen victim to the worst act of terrorism in the history of humankind.

We watched live television broadcast the second airliner as it crashed into the second tower of the World Trade Center. It was only then we found out we were not watching a terrible accident, but the second attack on the United States of America.

Before the day was over, we saw the Pentagon hit by a third plane. Our Government in Washington DC was dispersed to safe sites. We were left to wonder who hated us so much that they would take so many innocent lives.

We shall grieve and mourn those who died that day, and will remember the courage of those who responded without thought to save others at the risk of their own lives.

Be thankful that those who planned this attack did not hit that which we cherish most. The terrorists thought they had struck at what we hold most dear. They struck at at symbols of monetary wealth by attacking the World Trade Center. They struck at symbols of power by attacking the Pentagon. They were planning to strike another symbol also, but that plane crashed because the passengers overpowered the terrorists on the plane before they could carry out their plans.

130 years ago the people of France gave us a precious gift for the 100th birthday of our country. The Statue of Liberty! While the Towers burned and crumbled and people suffered to see them fall, she stood nearby unbowed.

"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she, with silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, you huddled masses yearning to breathe free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

The smoke and dust drifted in the air across the water. Tears in her eyes she stood proud, for she knows her children. They are strong and will prevail against all evil, and help her keep lit the light of of freedom and democracy. She stands by the Golden Door.

May God Bless American as we grieve and mourn our loss. ~ Parnelli

Credits: Photo above AP Photo/Dan Loh.