Posted on 11/15/2015 2:47:53 PM PST by lbryce
The world consoles, commiserates with France in it's time of sorrow and tragedy, demonstrating its support, at least symbolically with Gallic-themed tokens of condolences in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.
Here is just one example, one of myriad items to show the terrorists that they can kill the French but can they create such pretty commemorative items on such short notice?
I don't recall seeing a single item like this in the aftermath of 9/11.
And no, I was not a cheese-eating, smelly Froggie yesterday unlike others who seem to have been a Frenchman, even if having to hold their nose, for a day.
An illustration - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xwrX-LN9-L0
I remember there was such outpouring.
As I said, I don’t recall any show of support, sympathy for the US, post 9/11 and once again apologize for having expressed myself in such egregiously ignorant manner. The attacks in France jogged bitter memories for me and of 9/11 that I now realize was misplaced anger, animosity for what happened to the US against the French.
It’s worse than that. Look closely, they are holding it down with their feet.
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The USS Winston Churchill is an Arleigh Burke class AEGIS guided missile destroyer, commissioned March 10, 2001, and is the only active US Navy warship named after a foreign national. If you haven't served onboard a Navy ship "Manning the Rail" is a ceremony usually reserved for only high ranking dignitaries, such as Heads of State.
Dear Dad,http://www.dotzen.org/tributes/navysalute.htmlWell, we are still out at sea, with little direction as to what our next priority is. The remainder of our port visits, which were to be centered around max liberty and goodwill to the United Kingdom, have all but been cancelled. We have spent every day since the attacks going back and forth within imaginary boxes drawn in the ocean, standing high-security watches, and trying to make the best of our time.
It hasn't been that fun I must confess, and to be even more honest, a lot of people are frustrated at the fact that they either can't be home, or we don't have more direction right now. We have seen the articles and the photographs, and they are sickening. Being isolated as we are, I don't think we appreciate the full scope of what is happening back home, but we are definitely feeling the effects. About two hours ago the junior officers were called to the bridge to conduct Shiphandling drills. We were about to do a man overboard when we got a call from the Lutjens (D185), a German warship that was moored ahead of us on the pier in Plymouth, England. While in port, the Winston S. Churchill and the Lutjens got together for a sports day/cookout on our fantail, and we made some pretty good friends. Now at sea they called over on bridge-to-bridge, requesting to pass us close up on our port side, to say good-bye.
We prepared to render them honors on the bridge wing, and the Captain told the crew to come topside to wish them farewell. As they were making their approach, our Conning Officer announced through her binoculars that they were flying an American flag. As they came even closer, we saw that it was flying at half-mast. The bridgewing was crowded with people as the Boatswain's Mate blew two whistles- Attention to Port- the ship came up alongside and we saw that the entire crew of the German ship were manning the rails, in their dress blues. They had made up a sign that was displayed on the side that read "We Stand By You."
Needless to say there was not a dry eye on the bridge as they stayed alongside us for a few minutes and we cut our salutes. It was probably the most powerful thing I have seen in my entire life and more than a few of us fought to retain our composure. It was a beautiful day outside today. We are no longer at liberty to divulge over unsecure e-mail our location, but we could not have asked for a finer day at sea.
The German Navy did an incredible thing for this crew, and it has truly been the highest point in the days since the attacks. It's amazing to think that only a half-century ago things were quite different, and to see the unity that is being demonstrated throughout Europe and the world makes us all feel proud to be out here doing our job.
After the ship pulled away and we prepared to begin our man overboard drills the Officer of the Deck turned to me and said "I'm staying Navy."
I'll write you when I know more about when I'll be home, but for now, this is probably the best news that I could send you. Love you guys.
What happened to the US against the French? When have we ever fought the French?
President Chirac flew into New York from Washington, where he had become the first foreign head of state to meet President Bush since the attacks on the United States last week.In New York, he flew over the area now known as Ground Zero, where rescue workers are clearing up the wreckage and recovering bodies from what remains of the World Trade Center.
Yeah we did. It was pre-social media so some of what we’ve seen this weekend couldn’t happen. But there was a lot of global sympathy.
Clearly the response to this misguided show of support should have been a strong protest and a suspension of diplomatic relations
I sincerely apologize for having made that statement of which I posted several times throughout this thread. I was traumatized by 9/11 and just don’t recall any sort of support. All I remember are the celebrations in Gaza, the West Bank and the whole of the Arab/Muslim world, other events.
Even if what you insinuate is true, so what?
I respect your feelings about the French and others...but we our running out of time. FOCUS. Let's direct our energy at the true enemies!
Just about every sport uniform in the US has a American flag on it that gets dirty, wet and stained. There is no ‘outrage’ against that.
Worth watching and remembering - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=djo12DqE9-4
Dang, I get choked-up just recalling that.
I remember a massive outpouring of support.
And I remember the Queen at a church service for the US. They played and sang Armored Christian Soldiers—a hymn we wouldn’t be allowed to play.
Oh yes there was enormous love and support from everywhere...in fact, the french were very supportive.
Except for pro islam people...the world was with us. Emotionally at least..
Nonsense.
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