One of the most common
questions that is asked during the anniversary of 9/11 is: "What were you
doing throughout the attacks on the twin towers"?
I can remember that I was in my first level
high school English class during the time we got wind that this tragedy had
befallen us, the United States of America, the greatest nation this side of the
hemisphere. I had watched the televised misfortune reiterated as the news
detailed the events of this day. I can remember thinking that I was watching a
hoax on the television or at least the forecast of what could happen to this
“great” nation if things were to turn sour with one of our enemies.
I was not convinced that this impenetrable and
invulnerable country had succumbed to the attack of suicide bombers. I was not
convinced until I had watch the day reenacted over an extended period of time
on several major and minor news networks. Frankly, I was not saddened by the
occurrence but rather given to fright. I was, as most Americans uncertain of
the security of our nation anymore.
I was sure that this one attack had opened the
floodgates to a succession of more attacks that would soon have us going into a
future filled with violence and war against the Middle East.
I could no longer see a future beyond so
bright, one filled with dreams of happiness, world peace and harmony.
After sometime had passed
along with the sensation of uncertainty from the disaster, there crept the
feeling of hope for the country and world with the passing of each anniversary
that we commemorated the passing of many civilians that were thrown into the
throes of death, and of the heroes that risked their lives trying to secure the
well-being of the country during the attacks.
To this day, we relive the
deaths, the sentiments associated at with 9/11, and with the memory of what we
were doing during that moment our thinking and emotion were altered forever.
To help immortalize this
surreal moment, further solidifying the reality that was, Aero Pines Park Fire
& Rescue has established a 9/11 Stairclimb Tribute to Fallen Firefighters
as a form of remembrance of the brave men and women that endured the toil of
this tragic day.
The memorial will open for the climb on the
9th of Sept. and remain open until the 14th. To aide in taking on the feelings
and bravery that had to exist within the hearts of the Fallen Ones, the creator
of this artful memorial has also provide at the base of the stairs, a vendor of
uniforms for a complete experience.
Stagg Island has so gracious
created a beautiful Memorial wall that honors all that have fallen during this
time and remains open year round, and around the clock. This wall can be a
vessel to carry messages of love to not only the lost spirits of 9/11, but to
those souls that have been taken from their survived love ones.
Pitfall will host an
Emergency Services memorial event to honor the day of 9/11. There will be music
played by DJ Cherry starting at 2PM on that day.
And last, but not least New
York New York Premier Dance club will be honoring the day with a 2 hour tribute
concert starting at 7PM with sounds from talents like Alicia Keys and John
Lennon, to name a few.
Links:
Aero Pine Park: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Equus/82/232/28
NY NY Dance Club: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Endless%20Delirium/48/155/3056
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