9/11 tribute

2,749 individuals at the World Trade Center

40 individuals in Pennsylvania on United Flight 93

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John Ward says:

September 12, 2007 at 1:54 am

I ALMOST FORGOT
A Personal Tribute to 9-11

As I left work yesterday evening on September 10th 2007, my thoughts were on the progress I needed to make this week to stay up with my work schedule. I went to bed with thoughts of how to catch up on my workload at the job. As I woke up this morning to the sound of the morning news, I realized that this day was not just September 11th 2007. I almost forgot that Today was 9-11. It was that day that was supposed to live forever in the minds of all Americans.

I almost forgot that America suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history just 6 years earlier. As the news aired the many celebrations around the country to commemorate that unforgetful event, my memories came back to me. Like every American, I remember exactly where I was when this terrible event occurred. I recall being at a hotel in Independence California on official government travel with fellow Air Force Flight Test Center olleagues as I half watched the news while looking out the window at the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range. Then I remember staring in disbelief at the instant horror shown on the morning news. I recall the fear of uncertainty that gripped me as I tried unsuccessfully to contact my wife at the base or anyone else at the Flight Test Center or even my family members still living in New York City.

I remembered growing up in New York City and occasionally looking out my window in Harlem and seeing glimpse of the twin towers that dominated the Manhattan sky even from as far uptown as I lived. We took school trips to visit the twin towers and rode up its huge elevators that seemed to go as high as the heavens. As a kid, those towers seemed to represent a certain strength to me. It seemed like nothing could ever hurt New York City. Yet, 3,000 miles away and many years removed, there I was watching not only New York City but the entire nation bent to its knees.

I almost forgot the promise I made to myself that every year I would stop to think not just about what happened on 9-11, but also how great this country still is. With all the problems we face today, it is easy to forget what we love. As we celebrate the anniversary of 9-11, let me declare today that I love my wife and kids. I also love the diversity of America; I love the opportunities of America; I love the God that protects America. Simply put, I still love America.

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Tony Lee says:

September 10, 2009 at 3:03 am

Hi Guys,

this song “Last Goodbye” was written for all of first responders and others who lost their lives on that horrible day. It is free to those who wish to download it. http://www.myspace.com/tonyleeonline Hope it gives comfort to those who need it.

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