9/11

Nana's Girl

Safe in Nana's Hat...

After the terror of 9/11

NEW YORK Flight 11

Flight 175

Sure would like to see this Memorial SOMEDAY

Its design, Its meaning, Its everything

is outstanding.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kTEE19BU&feature=related

THE PENTAGON MEMORIAL

Flight 77

10:06 AM Flight 93

SHANKSVILLE PA

[an angel for each crew and passenger]

10 Million short 10 years later for the Memorial

SHANKSVILLE PA

Remembers last night the heros and passengers left behind

We have watched the images;

 they are seared in our memories,

in our hearts

WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9/11

Our lives were forever changed.

We honor
             we remember
                                    we stand...

This is

our

Country

USA

the land of the free

because of the brave

and

those who are willing to stand.

Men and women are now standing

fighting for our freedoms

and

our country;

many ran to enlist

after the terrorist attacks of our country

on

9/11

on that day;

10 years ago;

many answered the call as

first responders.

They left the safety of their homes

and

UNINVITED

they went to The Twin Towers, to The Pentagon, To wherever they were asked;

they absorbed the sights, sounds, smells and horrors that filled the senses and overwhelmed the nervous systems.

 So many carry with those memories today;

they took a stand

and

stood together.

As Americans, answering the call to respond for the greater good

to represent in ways that they could

and lend in caring and rendering aide.

They were not invited;

they did not need an invitation.

They placed psychological bandages on in order to continue on 24/7

to do what needed to be done.

They stood in Unity.

Today

we stand

and

we

Remember

those lives that were lost;

all gone too soon.
I've spent about two hours
transferring the names
of
ALL THE VICTIMS
to this page,
only to find out that it
"overwhelms the system"
here;
just as it overwhelmed our very fabric
so long ago,
our very systems individually and collectively 10 years ago, 9 years ago
and
for many
today as we've watched the repeated footage over and again reliving it all again.
the horror; the memories, the names.
Google can't even take it!
But I tried...

The families and children

left behind; those people now on the other side. All could have been our neighbor, our friend or family of choice had they lived,

and some jumped from the windows
choosing just how they died in those final moments.
BUT now they all watch over their loved ones, and I like to think they are all watching over all of us..
We have some powerful angels ... just two steps away standing with
Homeland Security.

then there are those who were the first responders, those now suffering injuries and/or illnesses from the toxins they endured secondary from answering the call to help and to care.

Around the world many suffered vicarious trauma as they were glued to their televisions watching the horror

or the

United States

attacked by terrorists

and

our country

suffering such traumatic losses.

We watched and we watched

most forgot they could turn their sets off

while others were overwhelmed

and suffered depression, fear, and

ongoing nightmares.

Our country was in harms way.

People began to fly flags on every street; each home had one flying proudly;

folks waved at each other, and gathered

strangers like in the old days!

Speaking with ease to one another

UNITED in our times of uncertainty.

Crisis had brought our country together.

We were as one

in times of such horror;

in times of such severe and palpable pain

although most looked over their shoulders

for quite a long time.

We stayed in close contact,

and

tried to stay near to our homes

(except for the first responders).

Today

we embrace

HOPE

in healing

while always

remembering

9/11

and

knowing

we are only free

as long as

we

stand

with pride

and

with

committment

to our lands

our brothers and sisters

for our country

and

compassion in our hope of healing.

May the Creator bless our

men, women, service animals

that are serving our

Nation

and

our

President.

We together are

the

United States of America

this is a day

of

remembering

9/11

"let's roll"

with our

RED white and BLUE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE1W2rH6au4&feature=related

God bless America and the World

and

her people

today

and

always

as

we

remember

9/11

may we

embrace

HOPE.

the prayer bowl is filling, the prayers are going up: /for:

Our Men and Women, service dogs,

our President and family,

and

for:

ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

of the 3,000 who died on

9/11

and those who died trying to save their lives... dance on in the galaxies

knowing that we remember you,

the family of Lee Roy Selmon,

Julie, Allan, Lynda,
KS Comfort Keepers, Stephen Bright, Linda and staff there;

Melody,Brenda A and children Sarah, David Rachel; Gloria, Pete, Fred, Max, JJ, Barb and Leo Henning, Rick Fechner, Ryan Baurain, Melissa Reid, "Probation Professional pals", Jim Vander May (*who has been working in the Professional Caregiving field for 45 years in Michigan*

and Rod Markowski, Lynn, Ryan, Jordon, Darryl Markowski, I thank you for your service) Brian Markowski, Shannon Becker, Nick, Reagan, Dr Iris of Detroit Medical Center, (was lovely meeting you on the flight, please take best care of you) Sandy R. Carol, Stephanie, Marnie, Geri, Chris, Matt,
those in Oklahoma City, in Tulsa, In Ft Worth, Dallas, Ike,
Isabel, Teresa, Janelle, Patricia, Susan, Karen, Laura in Yuba City CA,
Crossroads Hospice and those who care out there working and walking the walk, Perry, Clayton, George, Janet, and all in green!
Rick, Calley, Ron, Rebekeh, Brenda, Becca, Audrey, Gabe, Dena, BEth, Lill, Jay Hanson, Jennifer, Beth Jett, Huntsville AL, Sheri, Wendy Reese and family, The Boy Scouts of Dora AL, Cam, Sandy, Toby, Edith Vaughn and family,Susan, Greg and Kyle Korabek (Landon Korabek on the other side now), Stephen Bright and family, Walter Littlemoon, Jane, Laura, Mitch, Jenn, Chris, Mary, Taft, Martha Deaver, Morris, Dahlee, Rose Brick, The Baitinger Family, The Yaslowitz Family, The St Petersbug PD, Congresswoman Gabbie and her family, Dahlee in NJ, Judy Kelley, beloved husband and family, Jennifer, (now being watched over by her beloved husband and child), Norma, EE, Little Cub to CJ and Angel eyes Jack, Daniel, Dave, Cindy and Steve, Marty, Sweet Pea and Pie Face, Florence, Jeremy, Dennis, Darrel, Greg, Leroy, Rebekka, Carly, John, Diana, Crystal, Karen, Janet, Callie, Lorie, Laura, Larry,

2 Wolves and Jinx in SD, (http://www.twowolvescreations.com/)

Kelly and family,Judy W and her 4 sons up there in New England, Cherokee Wick, Benni, Gayle, Jonathan, Great Aunt Effie's family, Marilyn Warren, Ilene, Tweak and Chris, Jen and Bian, Ericka, Shannon, Hannah Sherabow, Pam C. and family, Susan S., Angela A., Nancy W, Sue G, Kelly and family,Mato Oyate Kola, Susan Brouse, Cindy and Stevie, Kim, Olatz, EVB, Guin, Yiva, Mary, Sandra and family, Christina Hellen, Dotti B., Susan and Greg, Amy, Becky and Barry Long, Christina, Matt and children, Aaron, Lisa and family, Freda, Linda Katie, Pat D, Tink and Mitch, LITTLE Ben, Jerry, Trish, Barb, Anastasia, Mary, Rylee, Lindsay, Ann, Sarah, Ruth, Johnny, Bobby and the Tucker Family, The Spraker Family,Kenny H, Michelle, Sandy, Addie and family in Canada, Sandy, BraveHeart, Rowena, Chris, Robyn Elizabeth, Jean, Duke,Rowena, Chris, Baby Robyn Elizabeth, Diane Smallze and family, Patti and family, The Korabek Family and friends, The Gasse Family and Friends,

Officer Crawford of St Petersburg, The Kocab Family, baby Lilly Nicole Kocab, The Curtis Family, Tarpon PD, those serving here and there in Uniform... Those now walking The Thin Blue Line, (far to many joining that line recently across our Nation),

Mylee, Mikey and family in DC, Jack M & Janis in OC, Stephen, Stuart Wittel (back from his 4th tour as a fighter pilot of the US MARINES inAfghanistan) and his parents Sandy and Stuart, Lavie Coltrane and her loving family, Andrea Gasse and family here and in New England, Ali and family, Randy and Winnie in New Mexico, Jill Wheaton L, Dr Peter in NY, Dr Rev Bev, Irene M, Bernice, Eileen and family, Dorothy, Angela, Kamryn Elijah, Ode, "Southwest VA", Vicki, Matthew and family, Chris, Lovie, Nancy, Pedro and Our adopted family in BRAZIL, Our North American Black American Bears, The Windcross Convservacy and those beautiful Spanish Mustangs known as "pocket ponies"...

AND for:

Anne, Jim, JADE, Joseph, Cathy Madden, Nathan, and her family., Cindy in NC, Liz, Lee, Molly, Joanie, Jude, COFA, Judi, Ken, Matthew, Nick, Matt, Mark's family and many friends , Pat, Irene, Kevin, Dr D, Deb, Randy, Dr B, Isabelle, Kelsey, Sabrina , Charlie and family, Jean, Julie, Rhonda, Victoria, Mildred, Andi and family, Faith, Denise, Jim, Tom, Joey, Shelby friends and family, Judi, Phylis, Joyce, Gina, Tonya, Beverly and Family, Janeth, Melissa,Virginia, Stacey, Elizabeth, Nita, Gary Siegal, Adrienna, Brian Mawbey, the Boyan Family, Jean R and friend Christy Rider, Victoria and hubbie, Stephen, Gayle, Steph, Chris, Erica, Eileen, John, Mindy, Jack, Susan Werth Becken, her brother Mike and family, Craig James Lightfoot and his family, Kenny, Audrey, Ed Saner, Patty Crowley, Bennie, Gail, Jonathan, Moe, Beverly, Dennis, Peter, Trish, Cynthia, Heidi and her family, Kathy Knights family, Edith Vaughn, Candy, Cynthia, Jenn, Eve, Edith, Jason, Karen, Linda, Joyce, Belinda, Jeanette, Jennifer, Patti, Sandy S, and ...

(Feel free to let me know if you would like to add your/or a friends name to our circle)

Please lift these friends family and loved ones of these people in your hearts and prayers ~

The sage is filling the air, with prayers that

we as a Nation stand strong

that we stand UNITED allowing this day to give us what we need

to begin the compassion in caring once again

for and with each other

in ways that restore our spirit

and feed our souls

reminding us of the kindness to be found in the extension of self to each other.

Go get that flag today, wave it with pride

and

speak to those on the streets

as you did on that day

10 years ago,

together we are a great Nation.

THESE COLORS DO NOT RUN

Not even when the Eagle cried...
               STAND STRONG FRIENDS

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

Wouldn't ya just know it... Patti Labelle is at the Kennedy Center in DC tonight;
honoring 9/11 with Alan Jackson as a part of what has been a three day
"Call to Compassion" event in
Washington DC
and...
this was the first time, in any of the many and varied things that I have seen that the first responders or military have been mentioned:
thank you to all there:
taken from the letter, :

“"A Call to Compassion” again provides an opportunity to gather Americans together to honor the memories of those who were lost, heal the wounds caused by terrorism and war, and gain new strength to move forward as a nation. The Pentagon Memorial Fund is honored to partner with Washington National Cathedral and to personally participate in the commemorative events on Friday, September 9, and Sunday, September 11.

It is during this time that our thoughts are with our friends in Pennsylvania and in New York as

they dedicate their memorials at their respective sites. It is also during this time that we gather

together and reflect on the collective spirit of unity that followed the worst terrorist attack in

U.S. history. I am grateful that you can join with us again at Washington National Cathedral to remember our loved ones, their families, survivors, first responders, and military personnel: to reflect on their sacrifices—and to renew the call to compassion that spread across this country in the days following September 11.

Sincerely,

james j. laychak

president

pentagon memorial fund

(brother of dave laychak, 9/11 victim)

May The Creator smile on the brother of Dave Laychak... thank you for remembering all.

...

Who better to be there is my way of thinkin... than the two of them

(wonder where my invitation is) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU_JL-f0AN8

Just like Patti says it, remember dear ones,

"I'll STand by YOU"