September 11: Yup, not letting it go.
Once again I am stunned at the lack of recognition of the anniversary of this terrible day. Scanning the news headlines on AOL there wasn't one mention, nothing on the nightly news. So, as long as this blog keeps going, there will be something here. 2006 there wasn't anything, but I was still in so much pain there wasn't much thought of anything else.
In a folder that holds e-mails, articles and news of that day (yes, there is actually a folder!), I found this poem. There is no author listed. I've changed a few things.
We face an election that is, quite possibly, the most important of any in the last 50 years. Our diversity has always been the strength of the USA, our differences making a stronger and better whole. But we seem to be so caught up in petty squabbles and selfishness that the larger issues are neglected. If only we could have kept the unity that developed in the days after 9/11.
We are
In Memoriam
The many victims of the WTC Towers, NYC and the Pentagon
The Courageous passengers of Flight 93
and those who knowingly made the ultimate sacrifice
FDNY, NYPD and PAPD
NEVER FORGET
Please mark this anniversary: light a candle, hug a firefighter or cop, thank someone in public service, make an appointment to donate blood. What has happened to our country and our world is a direct result of that terrible day. Don't let the tragedy have been for nothing. Small gestures can affect the world. Don't wait for it to be "someone else"--let something good start with you.
In a folder that holds e-mails, articles and news of that day (yes, there is actually a folder!), I found this poem. There is no author listed. I've changed a few things.
We face an election that is, quite possibly, the most important of any in the last 50 years. Our diversity has always been the strength of the USA, our differences making a stronger and better whole. But we seem to be so caught up in petty squabbles and selfishness that the larger issues are neglected. If only we could have kept the unity that developed in the days after 9/11.
ONE
As the soot and dirt and ash rained down,
We became one color.
As people helped anyone they could,
We became one class.
As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength,
We became one faith.
As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement,
We spoke one language.
As we gave our blood in lines a mile long,
We became one body.
As we mourned together the great loss,
We became one family.
As we cried tears of grief and loss,
We became one soul.
As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of heroes,
We become one people.
We are
One color
One class
One faith
One language
One body
One family
One soul
One people
We are The Power of One.
We are United.
We are America.
In Memoriam
The many victims of the WTC Towers, NYC and the Pentagon
The Courageous passengers of Flight 93
and those who knowingly made the ultimate sacrifice
FDNY, NYPD and PAPD
NEVER FORGET
Please mark this anniversary: light a candle, hug a firefighter or cop, thank someone in public service, make an appointment to donate blood. What has happened to our country and our world is a direct result of that terrible day. Don't let the tragedy have been for nothing. Small gestures can affect the world. Don't wait for it to be "someone else"--let something good start with you.
In Peace, Laurie
posted by Laurie @ 10:00 PM
1 Comments:
At 12:08 AM,
Anonymous said…
Laurie,
We are having a Memorial Softball Game against the Phillie Ballgirls in rememberance of 9-11-2001.
Phillies Ballgirls Vs The 380 SCrewballs
Date: Tuesday 09-16-2008
Time: Ceremonies begin @ 6pm
Game starts @ 6:30pm
Location: Hatboro Little League. Blair Mill RD and County Line Rd. Horsham Twp.
Food, beverage, music/DJ, Flyover, Color Guard, 50/50 raffle, National Anthem sung by guest singer.
WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN... Come out and join us as we remember those whose lives were effected from that day by playing the great American Pastime game. Proceeds go to the Hatboro Little League.
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