I was reminded this morning as “God bless the USA” played unexpectedly on the local pop radio station of the date. Today is September 11th. Its been seven years since the landscape of New York city changed forever. I spent a few moments reminding myself of the events of that day. I watched old news footage and soon found myself crying as I watched that second plane fly into the towers. I often wonder if this is what our grandparents felt after Pearl Harbor was attacked. Every year the date is printed on the calender and yet there is no fan fare, no dramatic youtube tributes, the date that will live in infamy comes and goes without much notice. Will September 11th someday be the same?
I wrote an article chronicling our family’s morning on that day not so long ago on Modern Molly Mormon.
4 responses to “Never Forget”
I use to think it strange that my grandparents knew exactly where they were and what they were doing when they first heard about PearlHarbor. But now after seven years I can still tell you every detail of where I was and what I was doing within moments of the first plane. I to found myself in tears this morning,
Agreed. The date is forever imbedded in my memory. God bless the victim’s families as they go through each day as a constant reminder that their loved ones are gone.
Poignantly felt and written. I had the same feelings but could not gather my children around me because they too had children and distant homes. May God continue to bless America and may we be strong enough to endure the day. With a grateful heart for the priesthood restored and temple blessings, may this family be united also in support of each other. Forever and Always, Mom
Each generation is destined for a great work, and a sober monent that will be the focal point of that great work. May God bless all those that desire freedom and those that have the will and courage to obtain it.