MY 9/11 THOUGHTS!

As I woke up this morning, I turned on the tube and noticed the major network’s first news story was not the 13th anniversary of 9/11. I then noticed the front cover of USA TODAY had no articles on it. I then noticed the WSJ only had the picture with the lights shining at the site. I am not sure this is good news or bad news…that such an important date is tucked away on this all-important day. This was a day where we all realized that the bad guys could inflict harm here. This was a day where we changed how we traveled. This was a day that changed how we thought. This was a day where an enemy was defined. I worry that 13 years have drowned some of this out and as we get farther away, it will only be drowned out more.

For me, I remember exactly where I was, what I heard, who I was with, what I said, what I did the rest of the day to the minute, what I told my son. I remember that whole week the market was shut as there remained worry there was going to be more attacks. I personally did not know anyone who perished on that day, but I knew many who knew many that were. I have spoken to many of them. Their lives have changed forever.

I was just in Israel for a week where over 300 rockets were shot into the country. Does anyone believe that if possible, these culprits would not be doing the same to us? We must never forget that unfortunately, there are many on this planet who do not value life and just live to kill. We must never forget that these terrorists are jealous of our greatness. We must never forget the lives that were lost, the families that were broken apart and make sure we do everything in our power that this never happens again. After 13 years, our prayers still go out to those affected by what happened on 9/11/2001!