September 11th - Memories, Recovery, and Hope

[Bobbie Ireland]

Et moi aussi! Merci bien!

[Carol P.]

Thank you Canada for being a friend in a time of need.  You're the best!   

[jmstruwe]

Had to drive past the Canadian Embassy in DC yesterday.  There is a HUGE Banner that says, "Canada Remembers 9/11".  Thank you, my friends.

Let us not forget that it was our friends in Canada that took in our planes and the passengers when airspace in the USA was closed.  Thank You!

In 2001 Norwegian Cruise Lines opened a new Canada-New England cruise and had a great introductory price.  My husband and I sailed from NYC on September 2.  He was jumping around with excitement like a little kid as we sailed past various landmarks while I crocheted in a deck chair.  I did snap a few pictures and one of them included the Twin Towers.  Had I known that it was the last time I would see them I would have paid more attention.  We returned to port on September 9 and two days later they were gone.

We enjoyed the cruise so much that we went on another one the following year - slightly different but still Canada-New England.  On September 11, 2002 I attended an early morning memorial service in the ship's theater, and then later we both attended a second memorial service held on deck which included the ship's officers.  They threw a wreath into the pool, which was nicely symbolic but then they had to fish it out so passengers could swim. 

On that day we were in a Canadian port - I think the town was Sydney, Nova Scotia but I can't swear to it.  As my husband and I walked through the town nearly every shop had a memorial sign in the window.  A woman approached us on the street and asked us if we were Americans from the ship.  When we said yes, she said "I am so sorry about what happened." We thanked her and I was touched by her thoughtfulness.  I believe a few other townspeople expressed similar sentiments during our visit.  When we returned to the ship there was a ceremony of some sort taking place on the dock: a bunch of chairs, men and women in uniform (though we weren't sure what kind of uniform), a wreath, a podium.  I think there was also a bell.  We watched it from the deck but were too far up to hear anything.  We learned from another passenger that the local fire department was holding a memorial service for the Canadians who were killed that day.  Each firefighter present represented one of the victims.  Even though we couldn't hear the speeches, it was a nice ceremony and I consider myself privileged to have witnessed it.

So, let me jump on the bandwagon with the rest of you and thank a small town of Canadians for adding some unexpected warmth to that first anniversary. 

[Kris G.]

Had to drive past the Canadian Embassy in DC yesterday.  There is a HUGE Banner that says, "Canada Remembers 9/11".  Thank you, my friends.

Let us not forget that it was our friends in Canada that took in our planes and the passengers when airspace in the USA was closed.  Thank You!

In 2001 Norwegian Cruise Lines opened a new Canada-New England cruise and had a great introductory



price.  My husband and I sailed from NYC on September 2.  He was jumping around with excitement like a little kid as we sailed past various landmarks while I crocheted in a deck chair.  I did snap a few pictures and one of them included the Twin Towers.  Had I known that it was the last time I would see them I would have paid more attention.  We returned to port on September 9 and two days later they were gone.

We enjoyed the cruise so much that we went on another one the following year - slightly different but still Canada-New England.  On September 11, 2002 I attended an early morning memorial service in the ship's theater, and then later we both attended a second memorial service held on deck which included the ship's officers.  They threw a wreath into the pool, which was nicely symbolic but then they had to fish it out so passengers could swim. 

On that day we were in a Canadian port - I think the town was Sydney, Nova Scotia but I can't swear to it. 
As my husband and I walked through the town nearly every shop had a memorial sign in the window.  A woman approached us on the street and asked us if we were Americans from the ship.  When we said yes, she said "I am so sorry about what happened." We thanked her and I was touched by her thoughtfulness.  I believe a few other townspeople expressed similar sentiments during our visit.  When we returned to the ship there was a ceremony of some sort taking place on the dock: a bunch of chairs, men and women in uniform (though we weren't sure what kind of uniform), a wreath, a podium.  I think there was also a bell.  We watched it from the deck but were too far up to hear anything.  We learned from another passenger that the local fire department was holding a memorial service for the Canadians who were killed that day.  Each firefighter present represented one of the victims.  Even though we couldn't hear the speeches, it was a nice ceremony and I consider myself privileged to have witnessed it.

So, let me jump on the bandwagon with the rest of you and thank a small town of Canadians for adding
some unexpected warmth to that first anniversary. 

What a nice story. Thanks for sharing and I also want to extend my thanks to our northern neighbors.

[Donna]

So, let me jump on the bandwagon with the rest of you and thank a small town of Canadians for adding some unexpected warmth to that first anniversary.

What a sweet story. Thank you so much for sharing. What a time that was for all! God Bless!

[MAK]

  Everyone better get to the store and buy some tissues! Every time I read or see something about 9-11 I burst into tears!!!  As if we could ever forget! 

[valhalla]

Well, I'm touched and crying again - better give up make-up for a while....

Had to drive past the Canadian Embassy in DC yesterday.  There is a HUGE Banner that says, "Canada Remembers 9/11".  Thank you, my friends.

Let us not forget that it was our friends in Canada that took in our planes and the passengers when airspace in the USA was closed.  Thank You!

In 2001 Norwegian Cruise Lines opened a new Canada-New England cruise and had a great introductory price.  My husband and I sailed from NYC on September 2.  He was jumping around with excitement like a little kid as we sailed past various landmarks while I crocheted in a deck chair.  I did snap a few pictures and one of them included the Twin Towers.  Had I known that it was the last time I would see them I would have paid more attention.  We returned to port on September 9 and two days later they were gone.

We enjoyed the cruise so much that we went on another one the following year - slightly different but still Canada-New England.  On September 11, 2002 I attended an early morning memorial service in the ship's theater, and then later we both attended a second memorial service held on deck which included the ship's officers.  They threw a wreath into the pool, which was nicely symbolic but then they had to fish it out so passengers could swim. 

On that day we were in a Canadian port - I think the town was Sydney, Nova Scotia but I can't swear to it.  As my husband and I walked through the town nearly every shop had a memorial sign in the window.  A woman approached us on the street and asked us if we were Americans from the ship.  When we said yes, she said "I am so sorry about what happened." We thanked her and I was touched by her thoughtfulness.  I believe a few other townspeople expressed similar sentiments during our visit.  When we returned to the ship there was a ceremony of some sort taking place on the dock: a bunch of chairs, men and women in uniform (though we weren't sure what kind of uniform), a wreath, a podium.  I think there was also a bell.  We watched it from the deck but were too far up to hear anything.  We learned from another passenger that the local fire department was holding a memorial service for the Canadians who were killed that day.  Each firefighter present represented one of the victims.  Even though we couldn't hear the speeches, it was a nice ceremony and I consider myself privileged to have witnessed it.

So, let me jump on the bandwagon with the rest of you and thank a small town of Canadians for adding some unexpected warmth to that first anniversary. 

[valhalla]

Everyone better get to the store and buy some tissues! Every time I read or see something about 9-11 I burst into tears!!!  As if we could ever forget! 

AMEN, MAK, but you know....

[Wing Goose]

A wonderful story.  Thank you so much.
                     
                           Lola

[Bobbie Ireland]

The Irish Times is carrying a series of articles and videos this weekend. I remember hearing the chilling reports from correspondent Conor O'Clery at the time.

http://www.irishtimes.com/topics/september-11-remembered/

[Donna]

http://wirk.radio.com/2011/09/09/the-heaven-911-remix-ten-years-later/ heart wrenching! Get your tissues ready! : (

Ten years ago, DJ Sammy & Yanou released a version of “Heavenâ€� featuring the words of a 5 year old girl who lost her father in the 9/11 attacks.  Well this is the updated story of a girl from age five through today in her high school years.  We bet you can’t keep a dry eye through it…REALLY!

[Donna]

As many of u know there is a show called American Chopper and Paul Teutul Jr and Orange County Chopper had built a motorcycle for The FDNY and they dedicated the motorcycle to the 343 firefighters that lost their lives on 911 and the bike is officially known as the Fire Bike and a firefighter gave Paul Jr a bolt and asked him if he can some how incorporate it into the bike the bolt came from the WTC so what Paul Jr did was weld the bolt on a sheet of steel diamond plate and waited until he got to the fire station to unveil the bike and he put the last piece of the bike in front of the people that the bike meant to the most here is a pic of the bike

And here's the bolt

[Nic1Pic]

I will have a thought for you tomorrow my friends

[Bobbie Ireland]

Thinking of all who are gone and of those they left behind today. God bless them, every one.

[valhalla]

... Orange County Chopper ....
And here's the bolt

Many Police and Fire from the City live in Orange County, NY because they can't aford to live in the City.  Several of our friends and neighbors in Greenwood Lake were FDNY.  Took me 3 months to look for those names.....    This one was personal for Orange County Chopper.