9/11

[Bertramp]

My best to the survivors and loved ones of the trade towers.

 

[J's Dream]

You said it best, Steve. Don't forget those in Washington, and Pennsylvania.

I just got my flag ready to put up at the house tomorrow.

 

[Bertramp]

My apologies,no disrespct intended to anyone or anywhere. My best to all of 9/11.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

And don't forget about those in uniform who fight the terrorists where they live and train so that we don't have to fight them here.

 

[Passages]

During your lifetime, there are only a handful of days seared into one's conciousness where you will always remember where you were and how it affected you. 9/11/01 is certainly such a day.

Today however, is not a day to dwell on oneself. You need to step back, consider that the world is a dangerous place and honor those who suffered on that infamous day and those who stand in harms way to protect us.

 

[Maynard Rupp]

How quickly we forget. Some potential candidates are ready to abandon the effort to eliminate terrorism and bring all our troops home. God help all of us!

 

[34Hatt]

During your lifetime, there are only a handful of days seared into one's conciousness where you will always remember where you were and how it affected you. 9/11/01 is certainly such a day.

Today however, is not a day to dwell on oneself. You need to step back, consider that the world is a dangerous place and honor those who suffered on that infamous day and those who stand in harms way to protect us.

Nicely said Jim
Here's to all that Gave and are still giving!!

 

[Boatsb]

We need to take a minute and remember the ones lost in this terrible attack on our way of life. remember that they were killed because others want us dead because we do not follow their religion.

We need to take 5 minutes to honor those lost in the war on terror and also the ones there protecting us ready to give their all. They are there as their duty to their country. My country, Your country. Like the war or not you MUST respect them.

We need to spend the day thinking about how religious fanatics have made our world a dangerous place and how we can protect ourselves from their army of "believers" who will stop at nothing to kill us.

We need to remember for the rest of our lives and have our children know too, be tolerant of others and make sure they are tolerant of you.

The world is a screwed up place where too many people feel "my G-D is better than yours". Sadly some will take action to hurt others in G-D's name.


WE NEED TO REMEMBER SO IT CAN NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN.

 

[Brian Degulis]

I grew up in NY my uncle was an iron worker on the towers. He used to take me down there to see the construction in progress. I remember standing at street level looking up and saying it's so high it looks like it could fall down. He started going into all the engineering principles and I guess at some point relized this was wasted on an 11 year old. So he wraped his arm around me and said don't worry these buildings will never fall down.

Brian

 

[Nick]

Prayers for the lost ones, their families and all who protect us!

We must always remember, persevere and never let our country become complacent!

 

[drburke]

I don't know what the odds are, but I knew two victims personally: a close buddy from college went into the south tower, and a family friend (who actually rescued my near-drowning brother in high school) was in the Pentagon.

Both were really good people, far better than the worthless trash behind the tragedy.

DAN

 

[kwerges]

My soon-to-be son-in-law has been to the middle-east twice in the last four years. Came home both times with purple hearts and lots of bandages. The second time he had been injured, and while still in the middle-east waiting for his orders to return to the states, he was assigned to the mail room handling letters to families who's sons, husbands, and fathers weren't coming home. It affected him deeply as he had fought next to a number of those soldiers.

Today will be a time for reflection and sorrow for those lost seven years ago. It will also be a time of great pride in our troops, and unending gratitude.

KW

 

[Gunsmoke]

It's nice to know that guys like me can raise their families over here in safety, while the best we have are protecting us from far away.
GOD BLESS you and your families for serving us in the armed forces of this here United States!

 

[captddis]

Never forget and never let up on the vermin who want to destroy our country and loved ones! God bless all who serve and have served, they should always have our gratitude and support. Be strong and keep the faith.

 

[hyperfishing]

I was in Manhattan that day. Thanks to all who serve Uncle Sam.

I highly recommend "the Looming Tower", a book carefully detailing the globe trotting history of BL, and the CIA/FBI men who hunted him, BEFORE the towers were hit. Outstanding, and the best book relevant to 9/11.

 

[nyrussell]

My wife used to work in tower 2 and thank god her office moved a year earlier. And i used to work a block south on Cedar Street. The Sommelier and some cooks at the restaurant on top were known to me either personally or one removed. And friends ran in. All in all a day that still messes both of us up.

Thank God we have brave people in this country and my prayers to the families that have lost. Took a pic today of the lights from the aft deck and it was a subdued night as we contemplted the day. Friend was working in Goldman Sachs building today was subdued as well on the deck.

Best to you and yours, give them a hug and if they will understand, explain about the day to them and the sacrifices made.

Noel

 

[Bertramp]

I worked in the towers and lost my office that day. I was lucky enough to be one of the folks running through the streets to safety, I know/knew 3 young guys (35-ish) that were not as lucky as me. I thank and hold in utmost respect the police, firemen and our armed forces that do what they do day in and day out, so that we can lead the (we're all here on a yachting website) lives that we do. I saw uniformed people run INTO a situation that I was running AWAY from. I know that not all of them made it out. Bottom line to me .... try to take time to say thanks ... and may the family members and loved ones of the folks fallen on that day find comfort from within, family, friends and above.
On another note, I had ordered a part for my boat from Sams and it was shipped to my office in the towers from the NC store. When I was in the FL. store recently they recognized my name and were glad to see me, because they wondered if the part that they had sent had been received by someone no longer with us. They then remembered sending a replacement, mine was in my office on the night of the 10th and never seen again. The folks at SAMS were the ultimate in pros and took care of me on a replacement. I had other vendors that charged extra because it was a redo. SAMS is a class act and I thank them. Anywho .... good night folks and lets all just say a thanks !