W.M.Morrell's Musings From Down Under.: 9/11

Sunday, September 11, 2011

9/11

On September 11, 2001, four U.S. planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania killing nearly 3,000 people in a matter of hours. Behind the staggering number of deaths are the individuals, each of whom left behind family, friends and co-workers.

Click here for List of Victims.

Gone but not forgotten. RIP.

24 comments:

Melanie ShermanSep 10, 2011 04:22 PM
Wendy,

Thanks for such a nice post. I hope you will start posting others. I've missed you.
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 10, 2011 04:34 PM
Thank you, Melanie.

Nice to see you too.
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Hawk aka BrownDogSep 10, 2011 05:13 PM
Hi Y'all,

Thank you so much for remembering.

Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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klahanieSep 10, 2011 05:18 PM
And ten years on, the rawness, the horror of that tragic day, is deeply engrained in our hearts and minds.
May we never forget those who lost their lives, the grieving families and the children who, with the passage of time, found out how mummy or daddy died. Bless them all and the heroes who risked and lost their lives to save others on the day the world changed, forever.
In peace, for all of us, Gary
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 10, 2011 05:27 PM
Hawk aka BrownDog - It is a day I'll never forget. Such tragedy. So unwarranted.

Nice to see you again.
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 10, 2011 05:34 PM
Hi Gary - Beautifully said. Like so many others, I will never forget that terrible day that terrorists, not only attacked America, but the rest of the civilized world as well.

There are no words.
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KimSep 10, 2011 06:34 PM
Hi, Wendy! You're so right, the attack was against all civilized people and not just America. It threatened the very foundations of what we all believed to be fundamental rights and securities. Thank you for reminding us of each of those individuals who lost their lives that day, and each of those, as well, who were forever changed because of those losses. May there be peace.
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Mason CanyonSep 10, 2011 07:31 PM
Wendy, a beautiful tribute.

BTW, you've been missed. Hope all is well. :)

Mason
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 11, 2011 01:52 AM
Hi Kim - Like you said, 911 shook the very foundations of what we believe. The right to 'be' and 'be heard'. Very very sad day.

Hey, nice to see you :)
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 11, 2011 01:53 AM
Mason - Sweet of you to say. Thanks.

I'll try to make myself more active on my blog. Stranger things have happened :)
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Old KittySep 11, 2011 02:42 AM
Hi Wendy aka Quillfeather! Good to see you.

Today I pray and light candles in my heart for all those affected by this tragedy.

Take care
x
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 11, 2011 02:55 AM
Old Kitty, it's lovely to see you too :)

I will also light a candle tonight for all those who lost their lives. The haunting memories of that horrific day are still as fresh in my mind as if it were yesterday.

Take care x
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trencherboneSep 11, 2011 03:06 AM
Islam can be destroyed non-violently.
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 11, 2011 03:19 AM
trencherbone - Let's hope so. There's already been enough bloodshed.
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JoyleneSep 11, 2011 09:24 AM
Ten years. Feels like a blink of the eye. My thoughts go out to all those affected.
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Roland D. YeomansSep 11, 2011 05:13 PM
Thanks for remembering. The best tribute to the fallen is to live well and with compassion. Have a great new week, Roland
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 11, 2011 09:43 PM
Joylene - It does, indeed. Feels like yesterday. A disaster in the truest meaning of the word.
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 11, 2011 09:51 PM
Roland - Yes, you are right. Live well and with compassion.

Have a good week too.
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The Manic ChefSep 15, 2011 09:23 PM
Greetings, and welcome aboard, I thank you for following my blog, I'm grateful for your interest. Yes, I was living in Pennsylvania on that surreal, horrific day. It's a day that will live on in the recesses of our mind for as long as we shall live. It's wonderful how you have honored those that perished in an unspeakable manner, through your personal memorial for that dark, and sorrowful day. Later......
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 16, 2011 05:02 PM
The Manic Chef - Likewise, and welcome to you too, good sir :)

Yes, I think that day will forever be etched in all our minds. Perhaps one day the human race, will realise that nothing becomes of violence - terrorism or otherwise. We live in sad times but we must remain positive. Easily said than done, I know ...
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EmailmanSep 21, 2011 12:35 PM
Wendy! You need to start blogging again, my friend (((hug)))

I went through that list and I was dumbstruck to see all those poor peoples names :'( It just doesn't seem real, so, so many people.
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherSep 21, 2011 03:51 PM
Hey Kurt! Yes, I know. I'm simply the worlds worst blogger...

It hits home doesn't it, when you actually see the list of names. Terrible. Absolutely terrible.

((hugs back))
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Walter KnightOct 16, 2011 06:32 PM
I scrolled down the victims' list of United Airlines Flight #93 to see the name Todd Beamer,
whose cell phone last words "let's roll" started the desparate attempt to take back the plane.

After ten years I still get sad, and angry.
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Wendy aka QuillfeatherOct 17, 2011 01:09 PM
Hi Wally - I thought having a link to victims names would make the post hit home. As it should.

It makes me angry and sad too.
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