Posted on 09/04/2011 9:43:16 AM PDT by Nachum
You are absolutely correct. It is a “revised history”. It excludes God and it diminishes the value of those lost and injured. It doesn’t mention WHO attacked us and WHY... I personally think they will try to do away with any sort of Memorial event in the near future. They’ll try to come up with something “clever” like “these events only prevent the healing of a Nation” or some sort of twisted liberal talk. Liberals want this gone and done with... it may hurt the little feelings of Muslims.
We need to see more of these pictures and other that chronical the true events of that day. Not what we are going to get out of “leaders”.
It brings tears to my eyes every time I see those people jumping to their death. May God hold and comfort them throughout all eternity.
“... it brings tears to my eyes every time I see those people jumping..”
Me, too. I think to myself what was going on in their minds. How absolutely terrified they must have been. I also look at it like this: they were just normal, everyday people. People whose only “crime” was to be American. They were just going about their everyday lives when they were attacked. “They” could have been any one of US... that is why I am so infuriated by this so called Memorial ceremony.
All first responders, firefighters, police, paramedics, etc., in the county are being honored.
I'm responsible for the video that plays behind the choir that sings during the service. I've been working on it for weeks.
You can bet that the video features 9/11 first responders, family, and clergy.
To all of the living 9/11 first responders, family members of victims, and clergy members, I apologize for New York politics on behalf of all Americans.
You’ve said it so eloquently.
On 9/11, the teensy little NJ town I live in is having a candle light memorial (4 of our town members died on that day). I’m so proud that I can attend this one - and anyone who wants to join us is welcome.
I’ve been pointing out from Day 1 that Bloomberg would be a disaster for New York City.
Let’s be reasonable — if all the first responders and next-of-kin were invited, there’d be no room for all the Muzzies and jihadists. I’m sure gun-grabber RINO Bloomberg will look the other way when they fire their AKs in the air.
My suggestion is that an alternative memorial service be held at yankee stadium or Madison Square Garden, or whatever venue might be available. Let the politicians have their campaign event to themselves.
Why not just hold a memorial in Central Park and keep it short and simple, but dignified and ban all politicians?
Your town sounds wonderful. It is an honor to attend, isn’t it? Even though we may not have personally “known” the victims, by remembering them in an honorable way.. they each become a bit of our own. We stand to honor them and remember that day in Our Nation. If I live to be 120, there are things that won’t ever leave my mind about that day. I remember watching the people jumping, I remember watching the fireman show up (only to later lose them all). I even remember (strangely) what housecoat I was wearing and a small coffee stain on the collar. There are moments of that day that seem seared into my mind.
The micromanagement, excluding families, forbidding religious, blaming Americans for thinking America was attacked that day, down playing Al Queda and what took place.
Add in unfinished buildings 10 years later, mammoth unemployment, an economy stuck in the mud and you have to ask, "Weren't these terrorists more successful than they could've dreamed?"
It leaves me seething when I think of it.
I will likely skip Obama's empty theatrics at Ground Zero and elsewhere, preferring to remember solemnly in a more private manner. Of course I'll be thinking of freepers BCM and BKO among others lost that day.
The clarification was perfect and your analysis is most appropos.
Thank you for elaborating; I understand exactly why you said what you said, that by focusing on the individual, we are losing the larger message.
I would think, though, that event planners could have found a way to accomodate both. During a recent trip to the OKC memorial, the horror of that day was brought home again on a very personal level when I saw the broken, battered toys.
I have a horrible feeling this will be nothing more than political showboating.
“....I would think, though, that event planners could have found a way to accomodate both. During a recent trip to the OKC memorial, the horror of that day was brought home again on a very personal level when I saw the broken, battered toys.
I have a horrible feeling this will be nothing more than political showboating....”
You are right, it will be a political event and the planners could have found a way to accomodate the families - had they wanted to. Bloomberg and Obama and this crowd? They’re all about what’s in it for them and to hell with everybody else.
Everything I’m hearing about the anniversary paints Bloomberg as a narcissistic punk. Imagine that.
bttt
Aside from that, I have studied Byzantium and am aware what happens when you don't push those buttons.
Love and Kisses
Bill
It looks like the city screwed up...invitations sent out late. Perhaps they are in CYA mode.
Or a BBQ restaurant which would have the aroma of roasting pork permeating the neighborhood.
They are in good company - Bloomberg has also excluded God.
I wish this pint sized tin horn dictator’s arrogance becomes his own undoing.
I’d love to see Bloomberg’s guest list. Bet it has plenty of Imams on it.
You know that clergy are banned as well?
Where are the lawsuits for banning freedom of speech?
There is a discussion about this right now. Coming up after commercial is one of the first responders.
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