Commemoration

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A Brief Prologue Before The September 11, 2001 Activities Commence This Week

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THANK YOU to the First Responders for their never-ending dedication!  They are brave individuals who are enormously appreciated every day, and particularly on that day, for placing their lives in danger in efforts to save others.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.  – John 15:13.  THANK YOU TO ALL for our Military and Allies who worked tirelessly overseas in the combat!

Government personnel made numerous attempts over many years to prevent the attacks from occurring.  Their exhaustive efforts were not in vain.  We have a better understanding of the difficult logistics involved in these situations.

We can only imagine the types of lives Americans and friends across different ponds could have had.  They could have made us much better people.   Many of them were employees at Cantor Fitzgerald.

Regarding the surviving family members, where does a person go to recover from heartbreak?  They are living with the trauma of loss and have experienced the greatest sacrifice of all, yet their strength and courage are a model for everyone.

People have been suffering from unbelievable medical conditions associated with September 11, 2001.  These are severe health issues.  May they be provided with the best health care available and humanly possible.

Finally, let us all pray that this type of behavior never occurs again in the homeland of any country!

Vikki

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THE 2025 SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 COMMEMORATION IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY

We need to consider how our priorities may have been affected after that ghoulish day twenty-four years ago.

Has our worldview expanded, or changed?  Is it for the better?  

Did we switch occupations, leaving Corporate America behind, and are now in positions where we help others have better lives?  Perhaps we didn’t leave Corporate America, but became advocates by using our position to create policies that improve the quality of life for others.

What about our attitudes toward others?  Do we view people as fellow citizens on this earth, or now view people outside our group (whatever “group” means to the reader) as enemies?  Hopefully, the former, not the latter, for positive mental and emotional health!

Did we become more religious, or suddenly turn away from God?

Do we no longer take life for granted and live each day to the fullest that we can because we understand that tomorrow is not guaranteed?

It would take an incredibly unusual person to claim NOT to have been affected by the events twenty-four years ago.

Vikki