To the Red, White and Blue

In Memory

September 11, 2001

 

 

I know that most of us can remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when the life altering events unfolded on this day, twelve years ago.  Like many, I was at work listening to the radio as I prepared for my day.  When the news came, we crammed into the lunchroom like sardines to watch the television coverage, our minds in shock, our hearts bleeding.

 

It was a time of loss, of strength, and of courage.  Many families lost members that day, but many heroes were born that day as well.  And though our hearts were broken and our minds struggled to make sense of such tragedy, our country banded together in prayer and in hope and in action. 

 

Let's take today, the 12th anniversary of this tragedy, to remember those who were loved and lost.  May we pay homage to the heroes who appeared from the smoke and debris filled streets to help their neighbors, total strangers, in whatever capacity they could.  Drop to your knees today in prayer.  Thank God that as a nation, we were strong and could not be broken.  May the strength and courage unearthed that day continue to be a reminder of what we are all capable of.  May God bless us all.