September 11, 2001 Let Us Never Forget

By Thomas Decker

Owner, Attic Innovations

Where were you when the news came from New York City on September 11, 2001? It is a day I think none of us will ever forget, but what is also truly important is that we tell our children and our grandchildren about that day and not let it be something that slips into history; Don't let it become one of those things that our children or grandchildren say, "9/11 ummm" when asked in history class. This most horrific event is something that even know sends shivers down my spine and tears to my eyes.

I will never forget the images, the videos, or the commentary. And politics aside, no matter which side of the aisle you root for, we all came together and decided that whoever had done this will know that they have messed with the wrong people. For the first time in a long time Americans came together as one to fight evil.

I remember seeing on the news the first footage of the twin towers and thinking, "This is a joke or something". No way this really happened. And then there I sat glued to the T.V. as reporters came on, as citizens amateur videos were shown of the crashes and then of the collapse of the towers. So incredibly awful. So heartbreaking.

And then later at Ground Zero seeing the destruction and our President, damn near in tears swearing that we would find the people responsible, that no one was going to come onto American soil, do this and get away with it.

In the time that's passed, I haven't always agreed with how things were handled, what things were done or not done. But I do believe that they were all decisions came from the heart and the hope that they were best for America.

I hope that we have now healed somewhat. It is something I don't think any of us who witnessed it will completely heal from, or ever forget. But I do hope that we have mended our hearts a little. 

To America, I say we need to stay as one people, to let the world know that no matter the religion, race, age, economic stature, or sex, we love our country and NO ONE will do this again. EVER.

To the first responders on 9/11: Nothing is adequate enough so I will just say Thank You.

To the survivors: I have no idea what you went through, what that was like, how terrifying it must have been. But I hope in time you have been able to let go of the terror, to live a normal happy life.

To those who lost someone on 9/11: I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been more than a decade and yet I'm sure it sometimes feels just like yesterday that your loved one was beside you. While our pain is not the same, we grieve with you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Have a Blessed day everyone. Let Us Never Forget.

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