Do you remember where you were on that dreaded day, exactly 6 years
ago, when the Twin Towers came crumbling down? It is one of those
moments in time that is indelibly etched into our memories forever.
Just about everyone remembers where they were, what they were doing,
etc. Perhaps the only other time in the history of our country where
that was true, was during the Kennedy assassination, and the attack on
Pearl Harbor.
And just as we can still remember that day exactly 6 years ago, we
should take time to remember those that innocently lost their lives on
that day. And that they lost their lives much too prematurely. We
should also remember that many of them left behind children and
families. And that each and every one of them woke up that morning not
knowing that they would forever be a part, albeit a sad part, of
American history. We should remember that it was not because of their
choosing.
We should also remember all the courageous acts by the firemen,
policemen, hospital workers, good samaritans, etc. that risked, and
many lost, their lives to help others. Many of these workers still have
health complications because of their courageous acts. Many of them
think about that dreaded day, each and every day. We should also
remember that there are many people overseas right now, that are
fighting for protecting our freedom. They too are risking their lives
for a war that we did not start. Many of them too have families at home
that may not see them again.
Let us all take time to reflect and remember that day....and to also
remember this day. We should all take a moment to remember what is
important in this life....it is not how much money you make, or what
you have, etc. It is the relationships that you have that is important
(i.e. your relationship with God, your family, yourself, your friends,
neighbors, etc.). Will others miss you when you are gone? How will you
be remembered after you are gone?
Think about these questions as you take time to reflect, and to
remember that dreaded day, to remember this beautiful day, and
hopefully to remember a future day.
God Bless.
Larry Aiello is an Italian-American living in Florida that loves to
share his knowledge of Italy. For travel-related information, tips,
travel advice, recipes, community, etc., visit his website at http://www.Italian-Link.com. and for free Italian lessons in audio format, visit his other website at http://www.FreeItalianSchool.com.
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