Remembering

CarylB · 11 Sep 2010, 17:59

Remembering so many who lost their lives in the Twin Towers, those who perished while bravely working to rescue victims, and all those bereaved who mourn their loss .. and celebrating the strength showed by those who despite their shock moved on and forwards.

There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of one candle.

Today is a good day to light one.

http://www.webshots.com/sp/peace_candle/

Light two and you'll see how many are lighting one today :)

Caryl

Evil One · 11 Sep 2010, 18:20

I fail to see how clicking on an imaginary candle will help any of those affected nine years ago. Thankfully no one I know.

Wario · 11 Sep 2010, 18:43

very very very very tragic day.

I was in forth grade and my teacher turned on the tv for us to watch.

stretch37 · 11 Sep 2010, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Evil One

I fail to see how clicking on an imaginary candle will help any of those affected nine years ago. Thankfully no one I know.

Come on dude, can't you take anything seriously?

Thanks Caryl, the twin towers was tragic. I was in 8th grade and we watched both towers go down live on tv in our classroom. To this day, it is one of the most profound moments of my life. I live in canada, but we're close neighbors to the states. They protect us and we give them resources. If they can't defend themselves against terrorism, I doubt we stand a chance.

Its interesting to think about where America was in 2001 versus now with Obama and the end of the war in Iraq. Are we safer than then? ....One thing, above all is certain..The loss of life is absolutely horrible. Thanks again for reminding me to take a moment to think about and silently thank the courageous firefighters and rescue workers who saved as many as they could. Many of these people died while on duty.

CarylB · 11 Sep 2010, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

I fail to see how clicking on an imaginary candle will help any of those affected nine years ago. Thankfully no one I know.

Laying a poppy wreath, or wearing a poppy is also symbolic on our Remembrance Day, and accepted by many as a reasonable and honourable thing to do to remember.

Meat sent that quote to everyone in his address book immediately after 9/11 and asked people to light a candle. I think it's a good thing to do. But no-one's forcing you to do it.
I can no longer edit my post, so will say now ..

Today is IMO a good day to light one. Light two if it doesn't bemuse or offend you, and you'll see how many people are doing the same today ..

Caryl

CarylB · 11 Sep 2010, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by stretch37

Come on dude, can't you take anything seriously?

Thanks Caryl, the twin towers was tragic. I was in 8th grade and we watched both towers go down live on tv in our classroom. To this day, it is one of the most profound moments of my life. I live in canada, but we're close neighbors to the states. They protect us and we give them resources. If they can't defend themselves against terrorism, I doubt we stand a chance.

Its interesting to think about where America was in 2001 versus now with Obama and the end of the war in Iraq. Are we safer than then? ....One thing, above all is certain..The loss of life is absolutely horrible. Thanks again for reminding me to take a moment to think about and silently thank the courageous firefighters and rescue workers who saved as many as they could. Many of these people died while on duty.

Thanks Matt. I had just flown back from the USA a day before. We were running a training course, and when I went to find out why no-one had returned from their tea-break I found them riveted to the TV in horror. As I stood there we saw the second plane fly into the tower. That evening I phoned friends in the USA, all of whom were in a state of stunned shock at the worst single terrorist atrocity ever imo.

Today I saw a man walking along proudly waving the US flag. Yes, it's a day to remember, and thank all those who fought to save others, many of whom gave their lives in the attempt.

Caryl

**The Flying Mouse** · 11 Sep 2010, 19:55

Last post deleted.

The thread crapping stops now please.

It's not hurting you for people to light virtual candles, and if you can't see the point in it, then fine, keep quiet and let those who want to get on with it.

CarylB · 11 Sep 2010, 19:57

Thank you

Wario · 11 Sep 2010, 20:16

I made this video just now to remembere this sad day. Please enjoy and may the victims rest in peace:

YouTube Video

**allrevvedup** · 11 Sep 2010, 20:26

I went to the twin towers site a few years ago and it was moving and eerie at the same time.

Now when you go there people are trying to make a 'fast buck' by selling pictures of the towers.

It was a tragedy and the thousands of people that lost their lives because of it should not be forgotten.

I think it is unfortunate that similar issues in different parts of the world are not given the same amount of coverage, but regardless it was still a tragedy.

snider22 · 11 Sep 2010, 20:37

Thanks Caryl. It is so important not to forget what happened that day. I was in my 10th grade history class, we were just about to watch a movie, and the teacher turned the TV on just after it had all started. We all sat and watched as the second plane hit and as the towers fell. Everyone was just so quite and somber, and I guess some were even a bit afraid because no one seemed to know when it was going to stop.

Let us not forget all of the victims that lost their lives in the towers, or those at the Pentagon.

Also let us not forget those heroic people who gave their live on United flight 93 in Pennsylvania. We will never know how many lives those people saved on that day.

robgomm · 11 Sep 2010, 20:40

I'm a brit and 9/11 was the worst atrocity on that scale i have ever had the misfortune to witness in my life, words cannot describe my horror at seeing that on the tv. I just remember sitting there nearly in tears, aghast, unable to speak or to move. And then we had a similar incident a few years later over here on 7/7, which was even more shoking because it was over here and i'm only 20 miles from london. I can only hope those families have found a way to live after losingtheir loved ones, i'm not sure i could.

Rage Against · 11 Sep 2010, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

I fail to see how clicking on an imaginary candle will help any of those affected nine years ago. Thankfully no one I know.

Are you freaking serious!!!! You'd be better off to keep your hands off the keyboard on this thread!!!!

Pudding · 11 Sep 2010, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarylB

Remembering so many who lost their lives in the Twin Towers.

What about the Pentagon and Flight 93? they seem to get forgotten. I'm going to remember them too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarylB

Laying a poppy wreath, or wearing a poppy is also symbolic on our Remembrance Day, and accepted by many as a reasonable and honourable thing to do to remember.

It may be symbolic but all money raised by people purchasing a poppy goes to help support the veterans.

Julie in the rv mirror · 12 Sep 2010, 00:06

This is one of those events that you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news. In my case, I was in the car on my way to school- I was in professional school at the time. The second plane hadn't hit yet, and I just assumed it was an accident...

By the time I got there, the second plane had hit...my professor tried to have class, but people were too worked up to concentrate. By the time class was over, we'd all heard about what had really happened.

I remember being glued to the television, but it was the proverbial trainwreck- I didn't really want to watch, but somehow I couldn't look away.

As a country, our heart was just broken...but it united us. People seemed nicer to each other. American flags seemed to appear everywhere...

Quote:

Originally Posted by allrevvedup

I went to the twin towers site a few years ago and it was moving and eerie at the same time.

Now when you go there people are trying to make a 'fast buck' by selling pictures of the towers.

I was there last November; it's a bustling construction site now. A guy tried to sell me a book of pictures of the events; I told him I'd seen enough when it happened, I didn't need to be reminded.

I've been listening to this today:

May your strength give us strength
May your faith give us faith
May your hope give us hope
May your love bring us love...

YouTube Video

Vickip · 12 Sep 2010, 00:13

I was at the store with my Dad when the news came on the radio.
I remember that we we both looked at each other silently, in a complete state of shock.

Everyone wanted to show their patriotism .... you couldn't find a place to park near our store, and I remember seeing the customers lined up at the door waiting for us to open.
It got to the point where I would have to stand out in the parking lot directing traffic so that my Father (who walked with a cane) would have a place to park.

We sold out of everything ..... I remember watching my Parents working behind the counter while I walked up and down a long row of people asking them if they were paying cash. People were handing me money ... not worrying about change or a receipt .. just to make their way out the door. I'll never forget the woman asking me if I actually worked at the store

A gentleman was crying as he came walking up to the counter with one of our last in-ground flagpoles. He told us that his sister was one of the flight attendants who was killed when the plane when into the Twin Towers .... he was putting the flag pole up in his yard in her memory. I still think about him and his family this time of year.

We've been extremely busy the past few days ... even today ... which shows that people are being patriotic and haven't forgotten.

24K · 12 Sep 2010, 00:34

Every year i say a pray for those who lost their lives to terrorists and those left behind to pick up the pieces.

11 Sep 2010, 17:59	#1
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Remembering Remembering so many who lost their lives in the Twin Towers, those who perished while bravely working to rescue victims, and all those bereaved who mourn their loss .. and celebrating the strength showed by those who despite their shock moved on and forwards. There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of one candle. Today is a good day to light one. http://www.webshots.com/sp/peace_candle/ Light two and you'll see how many are lighting one today :) Caryl

11 Sep 2010, 20:37	#11
snider22 Guest Join Date: 23.11.2008 Location: Posts: 525	Thanks Caryl. It is so important not to forget what happened that day. I was in my 10th grade history class, we were just about to watch a movie, and the teacher turned the TV on just after it had all started. We all sat and watched as the second plane hit and as the towers fell. Everyone was just so quite and somber, and I guess some were even a bit afraid because no one seemed to know when it was going to stop. Let us not forget all of the victims that lost their lives in the towers, or those at the Pentagon. Also let us not forget those heroic people who gave their live on United flight 93 in Pennsylvania. We will never know how many lives those people saved on that day. Last edited by snider22; 11 Sep 2010 at 20:37. Reason: spelling

11 Sep 2010, 18:20	#2
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I fail to see how clicking on an imaginary candle will help any of those affected nine years ago. Thankfully no one I know.

11 Sep 2010, 18:43	#3
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	very very very very tragic day. I was in forth grade and my teacher turned on the tv for us to watch.

11 Sep 2010, 19:55	#7
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Last post deleted. The thread crapping stops now please. It's not hurting you for people to light virtual candles, and if you can't see the point in it, then fine, keep quiet and let those who want to get on with it.

11 Sep 2010, 19:57	#8
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Thank you

11 Sep 2010, 20:26	#10
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,356	I went to the twin towers site a few years ago and it was moving and eerie at the same time. Now when you go there people are trying to make a 'fast buck' by selling pictures of the towers. It was a tragedy and the thousands of people that lost their lives because of it should not be forgotten. I think it is unfortunate that similar issues in different parts of the world are not given the same amount of coverage, but regardless it was still a tragedy.

11 Sep 2010, 20:40	#12
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	I'm a brit and 9/11 was the worst atrocity on that scale i have ever had the misfortune to witness in my life, words cannot describe my horror at seeing that on the tv. I just remember sitting there nearly in tears, aghast, unable to speak or to move. And then we had a similar incident a few years later over here on 7/7, which was even more shoking because it was over here and i'm only 20 miles from london. I can only hope those families have found a way to live after losingtheir loved ones, i'm not sure i could.

12 Sep 2010, 00:13	#16
Vickip Mega Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Location: Posts: 8,101	I was at the store with my Dad when the news came on the radio. I remember that we we both looked at each other silently, in a complete state of shock. Everyone wanted to show their patriotism .... you couldn't find a place to park near our store, and I remember seeing the customers lined up at the door waiting for us to open. It got to the point where I would have to stand out in the parking lot directing traffic so that my Father (who walked with a cane) would have a place to park. We sold out of everything ..... I remember watching my Parents working behind the counter while I walked up and down a long row of people asking them if they were paying cash. People were handing me money ... not worrying about change or a receipt .. just to make their way out the door. I'll never forget the woman asking me if I actually worked at the store A gentleman was crying as he came walking up to the counter with one of our last in-ground flagpoles. He told us that his sister was one of the flight attendants who was killed when the plane when into the Twin Towers .... he was putting the flag pole up in his yard in her memory. I still think about him and his family this time of year. We've been extremely busy the past few days ... even today ... which shows that people are being patriotic and haven't forgotten.

12 Sep 2010, 00:34	#17
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Every year i say a pray for those who lost their lives to terrorists and those left behind to pick up the pieces.