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| In memory of those who died |
| 2004-09-11 |
| Please take a few moments today to remember those who died on 9/11. Please remember the jumpers. Please remember the ones who helped others down the stairs. Please remember the fire-fighters and police officers who charged up the stairs. Please remember the heroes of Flight 93. Please remember the countless people on the streets who helped everyone around them. Please remember the men and women in the Pentagon that morning. It was not their fault. It was not our fault. But I know who is at fault. I have no fancy, moving words for the ones who died. I will simply remember and pray for them, and try to make right the evil that took them from us. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #15 I was flying back in my plane from a job this morning at Eagle, Alaska on the Yukon river to Anchorage. It was so peaceful, but I kept thinking about that day 3 years ago, when we all were grounded. I thought about those people who were hostages to the storm of 9-11 and had to take that terrifying ride, or be trapped in those buildings, or having to jump or burn. I thought to myself, that having been spared myself and my family are truly blessed. But being lucky means that we have the responsibility to work toward the betterment of our country and its peoples. We also have a responsibiliy to help the war effort in any way that we can, based upon our resources and abilities. It is the best way we can honor those that fell that day of infamy--- 9-11-01 |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-09-11 5:45:55 PM |
| #14 yes we all should remember..but it amazes me just how many people do not know of the jumpers, the msm did thier job well, i pass these picts to all of my friends |
| Posted by: Dan 2004-09-11 1:56:21 PM |
| #13 Darrell Worleys' "Have you forgotten". Toby Keith didn't, and wanted to put a boot in their ass- it's the American Way™ |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-09-11 1:50:53 PM |
| #12 Who can imagine the horror of what was seen, heard, felt, final in the crumbling of steel? Who can bear to stay in that infernal memory, to see it as it was for hundreds of victims-a burning steel trap? That is the memory that buckles the knees and chokes the throats of survivors. It is not unlike what many of us experienced when we heard the sounds from Paul Johnson's mouth as he was severed from life. This is what fells us-those frightening last moments of loved ones as they saw hell descend from the hands of murderous terrorists. If we could only have spared our fallen the pain and terror of those last moments-we entreat God to give our lost ones comfort. How can each of us find the courage that came from our firefighters, policemen, rescue workers, family members and friends who, in awe of the evil around them, still found the strength to turn towards certain danger in order to fight suffering and unjust death? |
| Posted by: jules 2 2004-09-11 1:08:03 PM |
| #11 I will not forget. The 9/11 attacks will be remembered as the turning point for the nation as a whole. I firmly believe that the day of the the LLLs, the MSM, and the barking moonbats ended on that day. This nation will be stronger as a result, although we may not see the full effect for a generation. I salute those who died, and I will continue to honor their memories through honest debate, and, should the time come, I will take up arms in defense of their memory. |
| Posted by: Chris W. 2004-09-11 11:24:52 AM |
| #10 I am as deeply angry and vengeful this moment as I was utterly stunned and saddened that day 3 years ago when I watched the horrors unfold live on satellite TV, in Saudi Arabia, deep in the heart of darkness. I vow to give my remaining life energy to vengeance until the evil that perpetrated this act, and the grotesque parade that has followed and continues to this day, is wiped from the face of the Earth forever. Machiavelli on revenge: "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." Motherfucking Amen, Niccolo. They fucked up. |
| Posted by: .com 2004-09-11 3:13:45 AM |
| #9 It is a beautiful, sunny day, just like three years ago. In my garden an American flag is up. And I am reading the 8th Pythian Ode of Pindar: "Epameroi: ti de tis; ti d'ou tis; skias onar anthrôpos all' hotan aigla diosdotos elthêi, lampron phengos epestin andrôn kai meilikhos aiôn. "Man’s life is a day. What is he? What is he not? A shadow in a dream is man: but when the gods shed a brightness, Shining life is on earth And life is sweet as honey." |
| Posted by: True German Ally 2004-09-11 2:42:44 AM |
| #8 If the techs could find the vein I'd be there with you. Been diced to many times. Not proud, but shit! |
| Posted by: Lucky 2004-09-11 2:21:19 AM |
| #7 I think I'll go give a pint of blood. Sefarious, permit me to commend you on your decision. The first time I gave blood was in direct response to the 9-11 atrocity. I may have to follow your lead and go donate again as well. There are few more fitting ways to show respect for those who perished that tragic day than to give the gift of life. You have my admiration. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2004-09-11 2:03:57 AM |
| #6 Yes seafar. Yes, It's a thing. The folks who paid the price can't hangout anymore. That was taken away. But it's okay. Lets be okay with it. But still I'm not okay with it. When it all makes sence maybe then. But whenever I try to be an understanding, 20th century guy, I know it's the 21st century and shit happens. "rise up early the day wont let you sleep" |
| Posted by: Lucky 2004-09-11 1:43:30 AM |
| #5 I think I'll go give a pint of blood. They wouldn't (couldn't) take it on 9/12/01. And I'll listen to Toby Keith's "Have You Forgotten?" while I'm hooked up to the blood thingy, and Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American" while I'm recovering. And I'll cry, because I keep thinking the tears are over, but they're not. Then I'll dry my eyes, go have a beer with some lizardoid minions from LGF and we shall roundly denounce idiotarians worldwide. And find some grace from this terrible tragedy, in that I've learned so much, and made new friends, through the blogs. It seems too high a price to pay, but paid it is, and I won't allow that sacrifice to go for naught. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2004-09-11 1:09:39 AM |
| #4 And all Steve. |
| Posted by: Lucky 2004-09-11 1:09:15 AM |
| #3 Victory comes the day I drive down the Eisenhower expressway on my way to work and don't have to look at the Sears Tower to reassure myself that it's still there. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2004-09-11 12:47:44 AM |
| #2 I don't like to remember. I don't like the status quo. But there has been a calm here abouts. I'm still very pissed off. And after the last six months of the WoJ, I'm still wondering about what victory looks like. |
| Posted by: Lucky 2004-09-11 12:46:25 AM |
| #1 Amen to that!! It disgusts me to know Bin Laden is still out there in his cave, eating beans and playing dominoes, while concocting his next diabolical scheme against America. The day they bring his head forth as presentation on "W's" 'platter' would be as in the words of Darth Vader..."A day long remembered!" |
| Posted by: smn 2004-09-11 12:34:05 AM |