9/11 Remember the Heroes
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Today is a day to remember the heroes that risked their lives in New York, Washington D.C., and over that field in Pennsylvania. Today is a day to remember the innocent victims that lost their lives, and the loved ones that had to pick up the pieces. Today is a day to celebrate bravery.
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Ten years ago our world changed forever. No longer could you go to bed at night without the thought that somewhere in our country something terrible could happen.
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A lot has happened since that fateful day. Not one but two Presidencies has struggled through this troubling economy. Politics aside, our country does feel like a safer place again though.
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That did not come without a price though as thousands of men and women protecting our freedom and safety have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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So on this tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attack I would like to say thanks once again to the first responders that sacrificed their lives for the safety of others. They showed us just so much goodness in humanity.
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I thank the men and women of our armed forces who are doing their best job so a tragedy like this never happens again.
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Later today as we watch the NFL and they pat themselves on the back for helping the healing process, let’s not lose sight of the true source of the healing. Sure, the NFL provided a distraction, but the heroes on 9/11 showed us what it means to sacrifice, which opened the hearts of America allowing our nation to heal.
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It seems like just yesterday that this all unfolded, but then again it also feels like an eternity ago. I think it’s because your mind doesn’t know exactly what to do with it. Of course you never want to forget what happened, but it was too painful to carry with you every day. However, if you lost a loved one that day, you don’t get that option. It’s with you. If only I could take that pain away.
