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I took this photo yesterday at the 9-11 memorial in downtown Greenville. Click on the photo posted to see a collage of photos from the memorial.
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Yes I almost forgot today is 9-11. Everytime I remember 9-11 I cannot help but pray that another thing will not happen again….though in my heart I know it may still….
Remember not only the 3,000 Americans who vanished five years ago, but the 60,000 plus civilian Afghans and Iraqis killed by the stupidity of the Bush administration in the following five years. Unlike the repeated replays and publications of images at the World Trade Center, not many images of how these people suffered and died, and how their families grieved were ever seen. These people existed, suffered or died as innocently as the Americans; their fate was sealed on that same day but there is no memorial, no books, TV programmes and movies to remember them. I hope they are not forgotton by the world.
While taking these photos I was emotionally moved by the memorial. In the morning when there was no wind the flags were so still they brought tears to my eyes.
At first I was offended by lisi’s comment and I do no agree with all that lisi’s said however I encourage you to visit her September 11th tribute to unseen victims. I absolutely agree that unseen victims should not be forgotten.
I too had the same comment posted on my blog. Tomorrow I will post a picture of our local “women in black”.
Thank you for remembering. Here in Washington DC, that day is etched on our memories.
I think today is a day for remembering victims of a specific tragedy, not a day for pushing a personal political agenda (whether or not I happen to have sympathies with some of what Lisi stated).
Dear Denton
It is not the right time for me to post that comment today. I cried for a week after it happened in Sept 2001, and every year when the memorial ceremony was on TV here. I might have got too emotional with all the things going on in the world these days.I should add that I really appreciate that you are so generous in your reply, you really have a big heart and I will learn from you.
The photos of the flags are beautiful, Denton. They seem a fitting tribute in remembrance of the day. Thank you for sharing them.
Thank you everyone for your comments. I think I put more effort and thought into this photo than any other I have taken. In know I was emotionally moved more by this photo than any other.