Remembering September 11...

[Lizzy Bennet]

*** same thread as I posted in Ravenclaw's common room ***


It's snuck up on me...it's hard to believe that tomorrow will mark two years since that mind-blowing act of terrorism. Not that there hasn't been terrorism of horrible proportions the globe over, but September 11 was also very sad in many ways.

I remember when I found out about it...I had been talking to Chris online and he started reacting to something...something unfathomable was happening...he told me to turn on my television set, and so then I beheld it for myself. I stayed glued to it the rest of the day, horrified...my own mother called me crying as did several friends...I cried with them. I was 23 at the time, so this was all a real eye-opener.

But rather than focus on the tragedy, which we are all too aware, I started this thread to remember all those who were heroes that day...who bravely gave their lives so someone else might have a chance. I wanted to remember all those people around the world who sang America's national anthem and waved American flags (even the Queen of England!) to show solidarity and support. No act of terrorism is good, but if it does force us to remember what and who is really important in life and to do something about those things and people, then we come out stronger as people. I am definitely of the opinion that America needed to be aware of terrorism, but I would wish September 11 on NO ONE. No one deserves that kind of suffering.

So, rather than this become a politics thread, let this be a remembrance thread...let us remember all those we love and are so very fortunate still to have in our lives tomorrow when we wake up, go to school, go to work, do whatever it is we do during the day...something the victims of September 11 did not knowing it was to be their last. We should all live our lives to the fullest and not get caught up in the petty grimaces.

I am so very fortunate myself...I still have my loving boyfriend, my wonderful family, my dear friends, and even my own opportunity to live in this world and make a difference. Like everyone, my perspective on life sometimes gets skewed, and it's important to remember that at least I have a chance to change my perspective. My heart goes out to all the families who lost someone on September 11...I hope, around the globe, people will remember who and what they are most thankful for and truly 'give peace a chance'...worldwide.


Sincerely,
Lizzy

[Gwared]

Beautifully put Lizzy, and the best phrase I could have added was "amen", however that sounded corny in my head so instead;

My sentiments exactly.

[Gower]

i agree with all of this

[Ju-DedoH]

Peace and Love people ! it may sound naive, but I still believe in it

[Devinci]

God, humanity amazes me everyday. I had a much needed conversation with my mother today, reflecting on things that happened last year, (in context, 9-11) and it blows my mind that, all those people who delt with unimaginable tragidy and pain...are still around today, smiling, becoming a part of their own little history just as before.

It's so...inspiring to know if I flunk my thesis paper, I can look up to someone and realize, tomorrow...well hell, tomorrow's gonna get it's a#& kicked...

[gecko]

My thoughts have been and are with people suffering from terrorism worldwide..

Take a look at this board. We are people from all around the globe and we are able to respect everyone no matter where they're from or which religion they have (or don't have).. why can't all people be like that?

I agree with Ju, peace and love rock my socks!

[Marcus Baker]

*Pins ribbon to my shirt*
Man, today went by like a normal day, i can believe its 911 today. Well, im glad were all united and we dont have any disagreement.

[Meg Boyd]

I remember where I was I when I heard it had happened...

I was in Sophomore American Literature class, sitting in the third table behind zledm007, listening to the John Lennon song, "Imagine" when at 9:06 my school's Principal made an annoucement over the loud speaker...she was crying...I remember the whole school cramming into any classroom that was fixed up with a tv with cable connections to CNN soaking up any info we could get...I remember the only class that we actually did anything in was chemistry, but our chem prof still had the local news radio station on in the backround...I remember my friend Anne running out of school in tears because her brother was a guard at The Pentagon, where a plane had hit too, luckily he had been moved to Camp David just on September 10th, so Andy was alright.

I'm sure you don't really care where I was, or whose brother had a narrow escape from disater...but all I want to say is that my eyes have been opened to the real ongoings of the world around us in the western society, and since this is a rememberance thread I will keep my political thoughts out...the thousands of people who lost their lives or families don't care about my political feelings, and I am not about to ruin their honor by plattering on...no one, no matter what, deserves what happened on that fateful day, two years ago...

here is that lovely song that was playing in the background of my sophomore english class that day...oddly we were learning about different terrorist acts that day in class...

Imagine

Imagine there's no heaven,
It's easy if you try,
No hell below us,
Above us only sky,
Imagine all the people
living for today...

Imagine there's no countries,
It isnt hard to do,
Nothing to kill or die for,
No religion too,
Imagine all the people
living life in peace...

Imagine no possesions,
I wonder if you can,
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man,
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say Im a dreamer,
but Im not the only one,
I hope some day you'll join us,
And the world will live as one

[Gwared]

I didn't know what had happened for about three days after it had occured. I was on holiday at the time in Ibiza and I don't tend to watch TV or read newspapers when I'm on holiday...but after three days of glancing the news as I left my hotel I wanted to know what was 'so damned' important that it was the sole news item! What I read and saw in the newspaper that day was something that I'll remember forever.

[Hermione Weasley]

i remember where i was I was in my freshamn english class and a teacher came into our class and told us to turn the tv on to CNN and we watched in shock.That was a couple minutes before the bell and when it rang we all went to class talking about it but most of us ran from class to class that day to watch the news. I went to my typing class after english and one of the girls father was a commercial pilot for United Airlines and she was checked out of school.I don't think i cried that much in my life not because I lost anyone but because I knew that if my father hadn't gotten out of the military he would be going over seas.I was also sad because one of my friends had lost a cousin who was really close to her.I remember me and my friends at lunch prayed before we ate we don't normally do that and I became aware of what i have and ever since i thank god for every day he gives us.I just want to say that i fell for anyone who lost someone that day and i wish them the best in life.