First responders carry Father Mychal Judge’s body.
He was one of the first victims of the 9-11 attack.
Where were you at 8:48 a.m. ET Sept. 11, 2001?
Most of us will always remember that moment.
Our feelings. Where we were. What we thought.
But think about this: What if you are 12 or younger?
What would you remember about 9-11??
You aren’t old enough to remember the horror.
Sure, you will have seen photos. Know what it was about.
It is up to us to teach our younger generations about it.
To teach them the lessons 9-11 taught us.
About terrorism. About courage. About our people.
I recently spent a day with 96 WWII vets in Washington.
We had flown there to visit the WWII Memorial.
The Korean and Vietnam War Memorials.
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
We had done it to honor them for their roles in WWII.
He was one of the first victims of the 9-11 attack.
Where were you at 8:48 a.m. ET Sept. 11, 2001?
Most of us will always remember that moment.
Our feelings. Where we were. What we thought.
But think about this: What if you are 12 or younger?
What would you remember about 9-11??
You aren’t old enough to remember the horror.
Sure, you will have seen photos. Know what it was about.
It is up to us to teach our younger generations about it.
To teach them the lessons 9-11 taught us.
About terrorism. About courage. About our people.
I recently spent a day with 96 WWII vets in Washington.
We had flown there to visit the WWII Memorial.
The Korean and Vietnam War Memorials.
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
We had done it to honor them for their roles in WWII.
These men and women are modest about their sacrifices.
I’m old enough to remember the horror of Pearl Harbor.
I was only a child. But most of you probably don’t.
But you know what it was about. How it rallied us.
Awoke a sleeping giant. Saved the world from tyranny.
We should never forget Pearl Harbor. Or 9-11.
They are not just history. They tested our resolve.
Make sure we leave this legacy to our children.
Not just the horror. But the bravery and the courage.
The first responders who ran toward the towers to help.
The ones who went forward as everyone else fled.
The ones who gave their lives to save others.
Will we go forward when it’s the right way?
To make our own sacrifices when we need to?
That can be our legacy to future generations.
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I’m old enough to remember the horror of Pearl Harbor.
I was only a child. But most of you probably don’t.
But you know what it was about. How it rallied us.
Awoke a sleeping giant. Saved the world from tyranny.
We should never forget Pearl Harbor. Or 9-11.
They are not just history. They tested our resolve.
Make sure we leave this legacy to our children.
Not just the horror. But the bravery and the courage.
The first responders who ran toward the towers to help.
The ones who went forward as everyone else fled.
The ones who gave their lives to save others.
Will we go forward when it’s the right way?
To make our own sacrifices when we need to?
That can be our legacy to future generations.
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3 comments:
No, people should never forget. Nice post. Might I suggest supporting an American Widow?
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9780345500694/American-Widow
-Lauren
It is Sunday, September 12, 2011
and as I stood to give a report on Home Groups at church this morning I saw a church with over half the pews empty.
Do you remember not being able to find a seat in church the Sunday after 9/11/01?
Were was everyone today? That's right, I remember now... football games!
Have You Forgotten?
It is Sunday, September 12, 2010
and when I stood to give an announcement in church this morning I saw less than half the pews were full. It stuck me how different today was than the first Sunday after 9/11 in 2001.
2001 to 2010 Isn't it funny how the simple transposing of two numbers can make such a huge difference in our hearts and minds?
Nine years ago in 2001 churches were filled to overflowing. I could hardly find a place for my husand and I to sit togther. We cried and held hands with people across the isle praying for our nation, and those in the agony of grief, uncertainty and woundednesss.
Where was everyone today in 2010?
Oh, I remember now,football games!
"IF My people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray..." 2 Chronicles 7:14
"IF" Two little letters that can make a world of difference. Kind of like two little numbers that show how much we have forgotten.
Penny Hunt
thebloomlady@gmail.com
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