I Remember September 11th, 2001
Government, Local Government, National Government, Politics, Pop Culture September 11th, 2008For those we lost, and for those who still suffer losses, take comfort in the fact that they will not be forgotten.
The honored dead and the evil enemy that stole their lives will not be allowed to slip into the mists of time unknown. Bells will ring, children will sit in silent observation, old men will salute, and the heroes will commiserate for the fallen comrades in service; and we will not forget.
Look carefully upon the city square made holy by the shed blood of the innocent, and listen to the ghosts of the past. Hear them cry out for justice and hear them whisper, “Remember us.” Freedom will always have enemies.
Freedom will always be a threat to tyranny and oppression. Freedom will always have a price. On one day, one nation was reminded how large that cost can be.
We, the people, of the United States of America, who hold this precious gift of freedom given by God and paid for by the slain, will not forget.
written by,
The Peregrin
September 11th, 2008
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September 11th, 2008 at 9:21 am
This is a beautiful tribute to those who lost their lives and families on 9/11. Thank you for helping us not forget. My Mother’s birthday would have been today (9/11), and even though she has passed away, without me ever being able to know her, I will never forget the significance of this date for so many.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Thank you.
October 25th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
How long will the honored dead and evil enemy not be allowed to slip into the mists of time? A few decades? I bet if there were blogs in ‘41 they would have said something similar. Now joint ceremonies are held with the surviving sailors of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Japanese pilots who bombed them. Once mortal enemies, now we train Japanese defense forces with advanced American technology and they buy US T-Bills. Now really, who in ‘44 saw that one coming? 50 years can really change public perception. In 2060 will Bin Laden’s kids be eating cake with American survivors of Sep 11? Stranger things have happened.