Hi Everybody!
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush.
Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of this terrorist attack on the USA and all of the free world, and remember those who died, and those who endangered and sometimes lost their own lives trying to rescue others.
Martin Luther King
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
It seems just yesterday we were watching I horror and disbelief as was shown over and over on the TV. Wonderful Martin Luther King poem.
ReplyDeleteYes, this was a day we will never forget!
Deletethank you for the poem I hadn't seen that before
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! Stay safe!
DeleteIt was a horrible day for the world. I wish I could say things have gotten better, but I don't believe they have. Peace to you Valerie. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed, Erika. There is still so much hatred and anger in the world, and too man people who just want to destroy everything. Take care!
DeleteWhat a genuinely beautiful way to memorialize that incredible day 20 years ago. I am so grateful you shared this with us. It is a beautiful poem and a great tribute to that horrific day in history.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth. Even after 20 years it still hurts to think and talk about that awful day. Stay safe!
DeleteHard to believe it was 20 vears ago, I remember waking my husband at the time and said "you have to come see this you won't believe it," and we sat here in New Zealand and cried..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Yes, these are moments we just can't forget. Stay safe and take care!
DeleteRemember the day well, both my sons was in school, and now they have families of there own.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Yes, it was an awful day which none of us can forget. Stay safe!
DeleteHi Val, good morning. I think this is a day that has branded itself into our consciousness with those awful Images and the feelings of sorrow, helplessness and incredibility. Stay Safe! Hugs from us all, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI think none of us will ever be able to forget what happened on that day, so awful. Stay safe!
DeleteIt was shocking and we couldn't believe our eyes when we watch it on TV. Terrible and sad day.
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed, Nancy. Stay safe!
DeleteThank you for this tribute, Valerie. It is not a day I will likely ever forget. We had a clock radio at the time and I remember waking up hearing the news cast. At first I thought it was a horrible dream or a dramatization of some kind. The whole world was stunned and traumatized for weeks,at least.
ReplyDeleteI think none of us will ever forget it. We can only hope and pray for peace.
DeleteHi Val, Bill here. Great Tribute, it was such a terrible day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill. Have a great day, take care!
DeleteEveryone remembers. This event shocked the world. It's hard to believe it's been 20 years.
ReplyDeleteThere are some things we cannot forget.
DeleteIt seems like yesterday we will never forget this horror.
ReplyDeleteSo true, it was a Horror nightmare. Stay safe;
DeleteThis was terrible event...
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed, Martyna.
DeleteThat was the day the world changed.
ReplyDeleteSo true! Hugs!
DeleteWe will never forget ...
ReplyDeleteThank you for including those words from Martin Luther King.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan. Have a great day.
DeleteThis is a beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra, stay safe!
DeleteI remember the day so well. It was my half day at work and I was driving home listening to it all unfold on the radio. We visited NY a couple of years ago, and the memorial is a beautiful tribute. Take care x
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of us will ever be able to forget that day. Have a great day, stay safe!
DeleteThere were powerful documentaries on radio and TV. No, we must never forget.
ReplyDeleteIf was a terrible thing! Let's hope for peace and love!
DeleteIt does feel like yesterday in many ways, though the 20 years of war we've suffered since seem to've lasted forever :(
ReplyDeleteIndeed, we need peace!
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