Remembering 9/11......6 Years Later

In a few days we will mark the 6th anniversary of the worst day in our living history. I just wanted you all to know that I am thinking of America as this day approaches. I remember watching the heart wrenching stories of loved ones lost and families that have been forever changed. I am praying for all Americans today and in the days that follow.
Hugs from Canada,
Marilyn :rainbowfaces:

Awww thanks Marilyn. I will never forget seeing all the firetrucks racing toward the city and I always wondered if they ever made it back. A few days later, I could still smell the burning smoke from my house. One of my local firehouse lost 19 firemen.

can't belive it's been that long already...such a sad day

that should of never happened.

Thank you very much, Marilyn. That means a lot.

Thank you Marilyn. (((hugs))) :rainbowfaces:

Lily, How far away do you live from World Trade Center?

Thank you, Marilyn.


You know, this morning, there was an article on tv about what had happened on Sept. 11....and I still couldn't watch it, even after so much time has passed. It was so horrific when it took place......I could still feel so strongly the same emotions that I had when it all happened, seeing such shocking images.....I just couldn't watch it again.

Susie wrote:

Lily, How far away do you live from World Trade Center?

The WTC was in the downtown of Manhattan, I live in Queens. I remember when I would be out walking my dogs, I could see the smokey gray sky at beyond, I could also smell it, for a few days, even my dogs refused to go out, that was how strong and enormous the smell was.

Aww, thank you very much Marilyn. That's very sweet of you! :)

Beckie

Thank you, Marilyn! And thanks for the thead. It is something that should never be forgotten.

I remeber that day We Live in mexico It was so sad

Thank you Marilyn...you are so sweet!

They were talking about this on the radio this morning and saying how fresh it is for some people and yet how it seems like other people have forgotten. I just can't quite grasp that. I know it's not 'fresh' for most of us, but the horror of that day comes back in a rush every anniversary, and still so much of our everyday lives are tainted by this tragedy. My twin nieces' birthdays are on Sept. 11...unfortunately they'll always have their special day overshadowed by the events of this day in history.

awww Amy thats sad! :crySC: Thank you Marylin! :thankyou2: i was in 22nd grade when that happened and i will never forget it! the plane that crashed in Shanksville flew over my house twice! it was very scary!

I freaked when I found out that one in Shanksville hit so close to home. I had to leave work I was so scared and disturbed for months afer 9/11.

Beckie

Savannah wrote:

Thank you, Marilyn.


You know, this morning, there was an article on tv about what had happened on Sept. 11....and I still couldn't watch it, even after so much time has passed. It was so horrific when it took place......I could still feel so strongly the same emotions that I had when it all happened, seeing such shocking images.....I just couldn't watch it again.

I feel the exact same way. They showed a photographer on tv (I believe on Sunday), who happened to be one of the first on the scene. He was already in the area when the planes hit, taking photos of something else, when the planes hit. Seeing those photos brought me to tears and all of the feelings I had felt on that day had come rushing back.

I tried to watch something about it on tv the other day, but I just couldn't. It was too emotional. I know I will never forget.

Driving to work this morning and seeing all the headlights on for honoring those who lost their lives was amazing. We have also been asked to fly the flag at your home or place of business if you can. Thinking back on where I was and what I was doing on that dreaded morning will always stay in my mind.

Rhonda wrote:

Driving to work this morning and seeing all the headlights on for honoring those who lost their lives was amazing. We have also been asked to fly the flag at your home or place of business if you can. Thinking back on where I was and what I was doing on that dreaded morning will always stay in my mind.

I'll never forget what I was doing that morning too. I thought it was a joke at first. I heard it on the radio. Alot of folks have there headlights on here too. I proudly fly my flag everyday. Is the flags suppose to be half mass today?

Susie wrote:

Is the flags suppose to be half mass today?

Our Post Office has theirs at half mast, so probably so. If you do not have the ability to fly your flag at half mast, I would imagine just having it flying high with pride is what they want.

Yes, I heard this morning that they are supposed to be at half mast.

Savannah wrote:

Thank you, Marilyn.


You know, this morning, there was an article on tv about what had happened on Sept. 11....and I still couldn't watch it, even after so much time has passed. It was so horrific when it took place......I could still feel so strongly the same emotions that I had when it all happened, seeing such shocking images.....I just couldn't watch it again.

I'm with you Savannah--I still can't watch anything about that day. My husband has some of the movies and documentaries about it and I haven't watched them. I have a few books I bought about Sept 11th, figuring, over time I would be able to distance myself from the emotions of that day...but nope, they are still sitting unread on my bookshelf.

Maybe it's the thought of how my brother-in-law could have been killed if his meeting at the WTC hadn't been changed to a different location at the last minute or the emotional scene at the private school--many of whose students had families in NY--where I went to pick up my nephew, but I just can't relive it yet. Silly, when I lost no one, but the mind can be a strange things sometimes.

Cheryl

It isn't silly at all, Cheryl. {{{HUG}}} It's almost impossible to see such suffering without being impacted in a very strong way. And, we had never seen something like that happen here in our own country, either. I don't think that most people thought that anything like that could ever happen here. I don't think it's silly at all.

And what a miracle for your family, Cheryl! Your brother-in-law is very blessed!

We should always remember what happened, but I don't feel it's right to keeps showing the things that happened. It opens up old wounds.

Beckie

I will never forget that day! It was so horrible, and I still can't believe it happened!

I live in the Toronto area and everyone was afraid that Canada was the next target. It was a very frightning day. I heard bits and pieces of the news from customers coming in but our staff had no way to listen or watch any news. As soon as I got home I watched the news for the rest of the day.
Yesterday Oprah had some children who had lost their parents on her show. It was so sad. I am praying for each of them. They all want to grow up to honour and respect theier parent's memory.
God bless all whom this tragedy effected. Your loved ones will never be forgotten.