Somethings still smoulder
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I have no words which can adequately express my sadness at the events of Tuesday 11th September 2001.
Heal the past
Live the present
Dream the future
Bless our Planet
@}-}rebecca----
I have no words which can adequately express my sadness at the events of Tuesday 11th September 2001.
Heal the past
Live the present
Dream the future
Bless our Planet
@}-}rebecca----
chris9
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Over this morning, since RJ put up this thread, I've tried a couple of times saying something that expresses my feelings. But I can't. I'm absolutely unable to say something that doesn't sound dull or unfeeling or irrelevant to myself. I'm sorry.
Kajira Callista
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J... you are missed.
T... she is your angel now.
T... she is your angel now.
Shankara20
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Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum
Evil_Geoff
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People are, by general nature, complacent creatures. And every so often they need to be reminded that the freedoms we enjoy are hard won, and paid for in the dearest coin of all, the blood of life.
There are moments that define that reminder for each generation. Whether that moment comes in Lexington, or Gettysburg, or San Juan Hill, or in the Ardennes, or Pearl Harbor, or Diem Bien Phu, or New York City, the location is almost irrelevant to the nature of the reminder.
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were the reminder for our generation that freedom has a price, and that there are those that hate and fear us because of the freedoms we enjoy. The United States stands uniquely alone as a shining beacon of hope, of possibility, of refuge, of the future. And because there is a chance, just a freaking _CHANCE_ to create a brighter future here, the people of the world continue to stream to this nation.
We have our problems, our squabbles. We have leaders who would use fear and anger to take away our precious liberties in the name of "security" and "peace". Others who use those same fears to lash out at enemies both real and imagined. And yet others who foster bigotry and prejudice directed at those who are different, who are "not us." We have allowed corporate greed to run rampant, and we turn a blind eye to abuses of governmental and corporate power that make the predictions of Orwell's 1984 seem positively quaint. We are far, far from perfect, as a people, or a society, or a nation.
But Americans have the most open and accessible society in the history of world. ANYONE can become an American. Anyone at all. Americans are the most generous people in the world, pouring billions of dollars in aid to the starving, to the disease and disaster stricken, to war-ravaged. We are furious in battle, but when the war is done, we turn around and rebuild with those who were once our foes.
9/11 will stand as one of those defining moments, a moment that changed the world for both good and ill. From the cowardice and rage that fueled the actual terrorist acts, to the courage and duty that firefighters, law enforcement officers, soldiers and ordinary citizens showed that day in fighting back against the terrorists, and for saving so, so many people in the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.
Let us remember the courage, the sacrifice, the duty, and the honor of those who fell that day. Let us remember that they died for freedom's sake. Let us remember that freedom is never, EVER "free."
There are moments that define that reminder for each generation. Whether that moment comes in Lexington, or Gettysburg, or San Juan Hill, or in the Ardennes, or Pearl Harbor, or Diem Bien Phu, or New York City, the location is almost irrelevant to the nature of the reminder.
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were the reminder for our generation that freedom has a price, and that there are those that hate and fear us because of the freedoms we enjoy. The United States stands uniquely alone as a shining beacon of hope, of possibility, of refuge, of the future. And because there is a chance, just a freaking _CHANCE_ to create a brighter future here, the people of the world continue to stream to this nation.
We have our problems, our squabbles. We have leaders who would use fear and anger to take away our precious liberties in the name of "security" and "peace". Others who use those same fears to lash out at enemies both real and imagined. And yet others who foster bigotry and prejudice directed at those who are different, who are "not us." We have allowed corporate greed to run rampant, and we turn a blind eye to abuses of governmental and corporate power that make the predictions of Orwell's 1984 seem positively quaint. We are far, far from perfect, as a people, or a society, or a nation.
But Americans have the most open and accessible society in the history of world. ANYONE can become an American. Anyone at all. Americans are the most generous people in the world, pouring billions of dollars in aid to the starving, to the disease and disaster stricken, to war-ravaged. We are furious in battle, but when the war is done, we turn around and rebuild with those who were once our foes.
9/11 will stand as one of those defining moments, a moment that changed the world for both good and ill. From the cowardice and rage that fueled the actual terrorist acts, to the courage and duty that firefighters, law enforcement officers, soldiers and ordinary citizens showed that day in fighting back against the terrorists, and for saving so, so many people in the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.
Let us remember the courage, the sacrifice, the duty, and the honor of those who fell that day. Let us remember that they died for freedom's sake. Let us remember that freedom is never, EVER "free."
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bronntanas
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Please keep in mind the walking wounded from that day, also. Lets be a little kinder to our fellow human beings, because unfortunately, the scars of September 11 are NOT all visible. You don't know who among you is hurting right now, so lets take it easy on everyone today .
**offering a special prayer for one of us, who is unfortunately, alone today when she shouldn't be, but life's just not fucking fair sometimes**
**offering a special prayer for one of us, who is unfortunately, alone today when she shouldn't be, but life's just not fucking fair sometimes**
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September 11 Ceremony US Consulate Canberra Australia
WITH the American flag at half-mast and the bagpipes playing Amazing Grace, a small gathering at the United States embassy in Canberra yesterday remembered the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Hosted by the new US ambassador, Robert McCallum, the ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, John Howard, who reaffirmed Australia's commitment to the fight against terrorism.
Mr Howard also said he believed Osama bin Laden would be found suddenly.
Also at the ceremony were: the Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer; the Minister for Defence, Brendan Nelson; the Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston; the Opposition Leader, Kim Beazley; and Labor's foreign affairs spokesman, Kevin Rudd.
Mr Howard made public a letter he had written to the US President, George Bush, yesterday in which he recalled his own impressions of the attacks, which occurred while he was in Washington. The US ambassador told the gathering that as he thought back to the day of the attacks "I am struck with how quickly the promise of an ordinary day disintegrated into chaos".
But Mr McCallum said the early promise of that day should not be forgotten.
Mr Beazley, in a speech to Parliament, said he was glad Mr Howard had been in Washington when the attacks occurred because "it enabled the Prime Minister to speak for all of us, with our friends and allies in the United States, and to state how determined we as Australians all were to ensure that this thing was seen through to the end".
Mr Howard told the US embassy gathering that the events of September 11 were an attack on values that the entire world held in common.
"All of us, I know, in our different ways and our different approaches, rededicate ourselves to maintain the values that are universal values of individual liberty and dignity, of freedom of association, of freedom of religion and freedom of thought," he said.
"In reaffirming our commitment to maintain the fight against terrorism, we do so in the belief that those universal values will, in the end, because they represent the truth of mankind's existence … triumph."
In his letter to President Bush, Mr Howard reminded him Australia "immediately rallied to the side of our great ally", invoking the ANZUS treaty.
Mr Howard said the subsequent terrorist attacks in Bali, in which more than 90 Australians died, "brought home the importance of the free and open societies standing firm against this 21st century scourge".
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Howard affirms fight for universal values
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Gathering of allies … the US ambassador, Robert McCallum, centre, honours the Stars and Stripes yesterday.
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Gathering of allies … the US ambassador, Robert McCallum, centre, honours the Stars and Stripes yesterday.
WITH the American flag at half-mast and the bagpipes playing Amazing Grace, a small gathering at the United States embassy in Canberra yesterday remembered the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Hosted by the new US ambassador, Robert McCallum, the ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, John Howard, who reaffirmed Australia's commitment to the fight against terrorism.
Mr Howard also said he believed Osama bin Laden would be found suddenly.
Also at the ceremony were: the Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer; the Minister for Defence, Brendan Nelson; the Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston; the Opposition Leader, Kim Beazley; and Labor's foreign affairs spokesman, Kevin Rudd.
Mr Howard made public a letter he had written to the US President, George Bush, yesterday in which he recalled his own impressions of the attacks, which occurred while he was in Washington. The US ambassador told the gathering that as he thought back to the day of the attacks "I am struck with how quickly the promise of an ordinary day disintegrated into chaos".
But Mr McCallum said the early promise of that day should not be forgotten.
Mr Beazley, in a speech to Parliament, said he was glad Mr Howard had been in Washington when the attacks occurred because "it enabled the Prime Minister to speak for all of us, with our friends and allies in the United States, and to state how determined we as Australians all were to ensure that this thing was seen through to the end".
Mr Howard told the US embassy gathering that the events of September 11 were an attack on values that the entire world held in common.
"All of us, I know, in our different ways and our different approaches, rededicate ourselves to maintain the values that are universal values of individual liberty and dignity, of freedom of association, of freedom of religion and freedom of thought," he said.
"In reaffirming our commitment to maintain the fight against terrorism, we do so in the belief that those universal values will, in the end, because they represent the truth of mankind's existence … triumph."
In his letter to President Bush, Mr Howard reminded him Australia "immediately rallied to the side of our great ally", invoking the ANZUS treaty.
Mr Howard said the subsequent terrorist attacks in Bali, in which more than 90 Australians died, "brought home the importance of the free and open societies standing firm against this 21st century scourge".
I hope no one takes offence that I posted these here. My thought is that people in the Forum that are US Citizens may have an interest .
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A Desert Rose
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My parents have Pearl Harbor. Our children and we have this.
I remember that morning as vividly as if it were today. It was 6am. My daughter woke me up because she had the news on while she was getting ready for work. The first plane was a fluke, a monsterous accident of some kind... or so they thought.
I got up in time to see the second plane fly into the WTC... and then the Pentagon... and then the brave souls in Pennsylvania.
I've never felt like I felt that day... full of hatred, anger, sadness, and grief. There is no excuse for taking nearly 3,000 innocent lives. None. Ever.
I remember that morning as vividly as if it were today. It was 6am. My daughter woke me up because she had the news on while she was getting ready for work. The first plane was a fluke, a monsterous accident of some kind... or so they thought.
I got up in time to see the second plane fly into the WTC... and then the Pentagon... and then the brave souls in Pennsylvania.
I've never felt like I felt that day... full of hatred, anger, sadness, and grief. There is no excuse for taking nearly 3,000 innocent lives. None. Ever.
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One more...
In memory of all those lost on 9/11/01 and in honor of all those who helped in the aftermath and in support of all loved ones who lost someone.
May justice be done as we continue to seek and bring justice for them.
In memory of all those lost on 9/11/01 and in honor of all those who helped in the aftermath and in support of all loved ones who lost someone.
May justice be done as we continue to seek and bring justice for them.
I Did Not Die
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle Autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush.
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there;
I did not die
- Anon -
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle Autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush.
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there;
I did not die
- Anon -
WolfShadow73
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I was in bed watching TV...after the first plane all the channels started showing the live CNN footage of the 2nd plane.....I sat up all night watching and crying....the next few days were a waking nightmare.
May the gods watch over all those who suffer and all those far from home trying to make sure it never happens again...
May the gods watch over all those who suffer and all those far from home trying to make sure it never happens again...
