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9/11 Remembrance and Memorial Topic for 2024

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MeganC:
@Gefn  posted a lovely sentiment in the Members Lounge and I thought it would be appropriate for her post to lead off a 9/11 Remembrance and Memorial topic.  :patriot:

MeganC:
From @Gefn:


Welcome to the BriefingRoom / Re: Members Lounge 2024
« on: Today at 01:09:25 pm »
Hello everyone- all my friends here -

I just wanted to say pop in and say hello. After I write this I am off all internet things today- no news, no watching kitty or puppy videos - just totally unplugging.

This morning 23 years ago was one of the worst days in American History. I still have nightmares sometimes about it- I know a few people who died on that day. I also recall going into Manhattan a couple days later and I will be forever spooked by all the Missing people  signs on poles like you would normally see for a lost cat or dog. ,

I also remember how nice everyone was. Because the big lesson was that you could die in the blink of an eye, and the only thing that matters is your family and your friends. Be nice to each other, cherish the small things.

I honestly feel like people here are my second family. Like a family, I don't always agree with things that are said here but I will respect your right to say it .It's all good. I am sure quite a few of you don't agree with me either .

What is important that know I love you all and cherish the friendships I have made here, with you all and people who have left us and are now in heaven

Cherish each other, love your families hug the heck out of your spouses, partners, children, grandchildren - and pets. Not only today but every day. Because we can al be gone in the twinkling of an eye.

G-d bless us all

MeganC:

I was eleven the day 9/11 happened. My father was already gone to work and my brother was already away to school.

I remember one of my mom's friends called and told her to turn on the TV ASAP and my mom asked "What channel?" and her friend said, "Any channel!"

I sat with my mom and watched as the second plane hit the World Trade Center. It was a bit of video I've never seen since and I remember the reporter in the helicopter saying, "Oh my God here comes another one!" and then the plane hit.

My father and brother eventually came home and we all sat around and watched the news.

Cyber Liberty:
I first heard about it while brushing my teeth.  When he second one hit, and I found out they were jetliners, I knew shit's on.  I went to work, then I left early when I found out Barbara Olson was in the plane that hit the Pentagon.  That hurt because she and I had exchanged comment on TOS.  A lovely lady!

MeganC:

--- Quote from: Cyber Liberty on September 11, 2024, 04:53:14 pm ---I first heard about it while brushing my teeth.  When he second one hit, and I found out they were jetliners, I knew shit's on.  I went to work, then I left early when I found out Barbara Olson was in the plane that hit the Pentagon.  That hurt because she and I had exchanged comment on TOS.  A lovely lady!

--- End quote ---

I had never heard of Barbara Olson before and I mourn your loss.

She was quite an American.  :patriot:

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