Remembering 9/11/01

Take a moment today to remember the events of 9/11/01, along with many others across our nation.  It was a watershed moment for all of us here today, much as the attack on Pearl Harbor was for our parent’s generation.  While I was not yet living in New York at that time, my Wife’s family and all of the people I know here vividly remember the events; understandably so.  In fact, last night over a two hour period AllahPundit of Hot Air renown tweeted his personal remembrances of that day; it is riveting, and I suggest that all take a few moments and read them.

Also of note is an excellent essay by Doc Zero about 9/11; read the whole thing of course, but here’s a peek:

In the hours after the World Trade Center fell, a great many Americans wanted to do a lot more than invade Afghanistan or Iraq. We certainly have the power to do a lot more. It is to our eternal credit that we did not use it. In the aftermath of an unspeakably brutal attack, we could have done our worst, but we did our best instead. The flag-draped coffin of an American soldier blazes with the glory of a man or woman who sacrificed everything to defend American lives, while also cherishing the value of innocent foreign lives.

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Eight years later, it’s a lot to ask people to think about 9/11 every single day. On this one day, at least, we can remember three thousand people who began an ordinary morning, and ended it by falling through fire. It was not a natural disaster, or a “tragedy,” and by God I am weary in my soul of people who amuse themselves by pretending it was a government conspiracy. It was an attack. It was murder. Across the Middle East tomorrow, there will be people who celebrate the murderers. Don’t turn away from the sight. We cannot afford to allow this enemy to become invisible. …

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And while Dan has already addressed the subject of trooooofers! and the truth, check out Jonah Goldberg’s take on, “Truthers vs. Birthers”, an enjoyable quick read.

For my part, I intend to spend part of this day in quiet reflection and prayer for all who have suffered, both on 9/11 and since, at the hands of our avowed enemies as well as those who have given their all to safeguard our beloved country.

May God bless all the families of the victims of 9/11; especially those who still have trouble coming to grips with the sudden losses they suffered that day.  And, may He grace us all with the strength, courage, wisdom, awareness, and vigilance we need to ensure that none of our countrymen have to endure such a terrible occurrence ever again…

God bless America, her people, and all who put it on the line daily to keep the rest of us safe and secure at home.