Matt and I went to "An Evening With Elie Wiesel" last night, which was the opening event of the annual Jewish Federation campaign in Vancouver. A moving and powerful event that reminded us not only of the horror and evil that (still) exists in the world but even more of the wonder of the human spirit.
Today in Portland it was a perfect day, 72 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. A Tuesday. Just exactly like the day eleven years ago in New York. Couldn't forget it all day.
Next year may we have a Presidents who will rally speak out to honor the day.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope so Matt.
ReplyDeleteIt's been eleven years, yet my heart feels like it happened yesterday.
I have avoided, as much as possible, all thoughts of the day, because the sorrow and anger just do not abate.
ReplyDeleteImpossible to forget.
ReplyDeleteMatt and I went to "An Evening With Elie Wiesel" last night, which was the opening event of the annual Jewish Federation campaign in Vancouver. A moving and powerful event that reminded us not only of the horror and evil that (still) exists in the world but even more of the wonder of the human spirit.
G-d Bless the USA and Israel.
Today in Portland it was a perfect day, 72 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. A Tuesday. Just exactly like the day eleven years ago in New York. Couldn't forget it all day.
ReplyDeleteIt's my niece's birthday so I try to focus on that, something positive.
ReplyDeleteLike Fay, as time goes on I am surprised to find myself becoming more upset and angry about the attacks, not less.
To bring politics back into it:
ReplyDeleteObama’s first tweet on this 9/11 :
“The election is in 8 weeks. Sign up to volunteer:”
Mitt’s : “On this most somber day, America is united under God in its quest for peace and freedom at home and across the world.”