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Please take a moment to remember all the men women and children who were killed 9 years ago today during the attacks on America.

We must never forget this day and we must never let down our guard.

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Amen here as well. I have said that every public school should take a day to re-create that day as it unfolded on TV so no one will ever forget who did this to us and to never let our guard down again. Sadly over the past nine years I have seen some that want to revise history to dilute the event.
God bless those that lost their lives and God Bless America!

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Remembering along with everyone else........



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rjenkins wrote:

Amen here as well. I have said that every public school should take a day to re-create that day as it unfolded on TV so no one will ever forget who did this to us and to never let our guard down again. Sadly over the past nine years I have seen some that want to revise history to dilute the event.
God bless those that lost their lives and God Bless America!




Very well said. We must never forget.



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Sadly, history teaches that we do forget.

When I was a kid and young adult, it was December 7, 1941, "the day that would live in infamy".

Nowadays, hardly anyone can even remember what it signifies, no less mourn it.

That's life I guess.

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Amen!

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Being in the Oklahoma City area, 9/11 hit us pretty hard because just a few years earlier, we had experienced the bombing of the Murrah Federal building.  That occured on April 19, 1995.

Iconic images re-surface occasionally that really bring a reminder.  Not too long ago, I ran across the image of the fireman holding baby Bailey Almon's body in his arms.  Images of 9/11 still manage to pop up, and I'm OK with most of them, IF they are mostly of the buildings.  However, if images of people that were affected show up, there is usually a tear that shows up as well.

God bless the families of all those affected on 9/11 and the Murrah bombing.  Also, a prayer goes out to those actively engaged with battling terrorism, whether it be in the U.S. or abroad.

And Fred, I had family that served in WWII in the Navy, so Pearl Harbor also has a special place in my heart.  Whenever I see an older gentleman wearing something (like a cap) that indicates to me that he was a WWII veteran, I always try to thank them for their service as well.

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Just thought I would let you all know the Aussie news has been covering 9/11 for the past few days particularly the Fire Fighters, Aussie and US that have run across your great country to remember their fallen colleges. As a retired Cop I grieve with all those special men and women who have to run into the face of danger when everyone else is running away. May my brothers and sisters rest in peace.

Lest We Forget

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Never forget.  Not only the innocent victims of terrorism that died that day, but all the servicemen and women that gave their lives taking the fight to the land where the terrorism developed.

Remember Freedom isn't Free.

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It's surprised me that as I have run errands today around town, getting all those odds & ends yup need to finish moving from sticks to RV, and very few pele seemed aware of it in this part of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. I didn't even hear much mentioned on the radio.

I still remember it like yesterday and I am guessing at this point I always will.

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There was a very moving Memorial Service in Christchurch yesterday. Firemen and others gathered beside the sculpture made with beams ftom the World Trade Centre,

This is the report in The Press, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Fire fighters remember Sept 11
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Leaving a backlog of calls, about 30 Canterbury firefighters marched to a 9/11 memorial service paying tribute to New York firefighters who lost their lives.

Since Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake, firefighters have put their own needs second to look after their community, Fire Service Acting National Commander Paul McGill said.

Many suffered damage to their own homes but turned up to work each day to help others.

But today they took time out - for just half an hour - to remember the hundreds of New York firefighters killed when the twin towers of the World Trade Centre collapsed.

``This is the most fitting tribute to the 343 firefighters that lost their lives nine years ago today,'' Mr McGill said.

This morning's service was held at Firefighters Park where a sculpture of steel girders from the World Trade Centre - gifted from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - stands as a memorial to the fallen firefighters.

Paul Fissick, representing the US Embassy, transported firefighters from the rubble to the stations in the aftermath of 9/11.

Today he told of the New York firefighters' concern for others, a trait being seen in Christchurch in the wake of the earthquake. It was a ``spirit of selflessness'' binding firefighters and our countries together, he said.

St Albans station officer Murray Jamieson said they had received calls from New York firefighters.

``They are thinking of us and saluting our guys for what they are doing.''

The New York firefighters gave their all on 9/11, and while the circumstances were completely different, he saw local firefighters doing their utmost too, he said. ``These are tough times, but they are doing it.''

The service was organised by the American club whose members attended, waving both the New Zealand and United States flags.

The there about 8000 Americans living in Christchurch.

 

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Although we live far from Christchurch we have been upset by the earthquake. We have many relatives and friends there including 2 of our sons. It was a huge relief to hear all were safe with little to no damage to their homes.

We live in the North Island, 700 miles from Christchurch. It takes us about 19 hours to drive down including the Ferry crossing of Cook Strait. It makes sense to Fly if we are going down for a short time. When we go in the Old Purple Bus we like to take 5 days or more.

John grew up there and we know the area well.

The damage is extensive but it is surprising how well most of the area came through. The concern now is to get businesses up and running where ever possible and of course there are peple who need new homes as well as all those that need repairs.

There was no loss of life and that is amazing. Many buildings survived because we have strict building codes and many older buildings had been strengthened to withstand such a shake.

 

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My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the fire in San Bruno.

So many disasters, so much human tragedy.

We will remember.



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  At work we had some slow moments yesterday and we were talking in a group.  I asked everyone what they were doing when they found out about 9-11.  It reminded us all of the feelings of that day, the horror, anger, fear and sadness.  My son and I watched a documentary about it.  It reminded me of how we focus on the National tragedy but don't think so much of the experience of the individuals in the towers.  Heartbreaking.
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Every year on September 11th, I watch some of the documentaries from that fateful day and allow myself to try to feel the emotions of those impacted. It's difficult but mesmerizing and it always opens my eyes to the value of each individual and the importance of really living life and tell the people I care about - 'I love you.'  And it makes you take a good hard look at your blessings in life, instead of the problems.

I can't imagine the strength and bravery it takes to walk into a bad situation when every fiber of your being says 'run'. I applaud our servicemen - past and present (family members included), public servants and everyone else that has done that and continues to. God bless every one of them and their loved ones!

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