Always Remember - 9/11 Memorial to Open September 11, 2011
Ten years later. It's hard to believe that a decade has passed since that fateful day when we awoke to a September morning that forever changed our world.
9/11 is a day when many lives were lost in horrific terrorist attacks
on U.S. soil - mainly the collapse of the World Trade Centers in New
York City when hijacked airliners were flown into the buildings. But
there was also the attack on the Pentagon and another hijacked plane
crashed in a field in Pennsylvania when the passengers learned of the
days events and fought back against the hijackers (Flight 93).What I want to remember is how people - many of them ordinary citizens - turned into heroes through acts of courage and kindness. It wasn't one day; it was days, weeks, months and years of dedication. Providing comfort. Clearing away wreckage. Dealing with the heartbreak; processing the anger; trying to find acceptance and understanding.
A beautiful memorial is about to be dedicated at the former site of the World Trade Centers. On 9-11-11 two reflection ponds built on the footprint of the two iconic buildings that collapsed will open to the public. They feature the names of the victims and the largest manmade waterfalls in the country. It is a very tasteful and respectful memorial titled Reflecting Absence. You should most definitely view the video - here.
Posted by Tom Gilbert at 9/8/2011 4:40 PM 
Categories: Helping Others, Inspiration
Tags: Flight 93 helping others September 11 2001 9/11 National Memorial
Categories: Helping Others, Inspiration
Tags: Flight 93 helping others September 11 2001 9/11 National Memorial
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