9/11 Memorial -I will Always Remember and Never Forget -Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

 

September 11, 2001 is a day in American History that stopped the world in a gasp as an attack on America played out on every News station. I can still remember that morning clearly as I was getting my little girl ready for kindergarten. I got a call from my husband who was at work. He asked me to turn on the news. I watched in horror as smoke was billowing out of the first tower hit as the news was unfolding. It was Flight 11. 

As I watched, I saw the second plane; Flight 175 hit the second tower. Terrified by what I was seeing,  I was afraid to take my daughter to school or even leave the house for fear of more attacks.  

By 9:37am Flight 77 crashed through the Pentagon.  At 9:59am, the South tower collapsed followed by Flight 93 crashing into an empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania at 10:02am.

 Then the North tower collapsed by 10:28am. It felt like everything was happening at once. 

 All I could see was a cloud of dust and debris that covered NYC and damaged surrounding buildings.  People were confused and frantic running for their lives covered in white dust.  It was the most terrifying thing I have ever witnessed on live tv. I stood in silence with my mind going a million miles an hour. What was happening? How could this be a coincidence? I had family who lived in Manhattan and worked close to the towers. Were they safe? Almost 3,000 people lost their lives that day. 

 I spent the next hours and days flipping through different news channels while reporters were trying to make sense of what was going on In NYC, PA and the Pentagon in Washington DC.

Shockwaves from this horrific event in our history carried on around the world for weeks, then months and even years later the magnitude of those days still haunts the lives of everyone who was affected.

 About 7 months after the attacks, I took a trip to ground zero. It was eerie. Sadness permeated the whole area. It was surreal as I walked around.  There were thousands of pictures, posters, balloons, flowers and stuffed animals on the fences that surrounded the gaping hole where the twin towers once stood. I was consumed with emotion. The adjacent building was shrouded in safety tarps with scars from the flying debris. I remember looking at a large mangled steel beam that resembled a cross. It was a time in history that changed us all, the war on terrorism was born. This is something I will always remember and will never forget.

Memorials & Events in Second Life for 9/11

Second Life has a A Tribute to The Victims & Heroes Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001

9/11 Memorial - Always Remember, Never Forget 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gold%20Haven/234/47/1343

9/11 Memorial @ The River 12:00pm SLT

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20River/117/124/26

9/11 Patriot Day At Rockin Robin Remembers 12pm SLT

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockin%20Robin/139/195/79 

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? Share your story in the comment box below.

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HONOR OUR VETERANS: The 15th Annual Veterans Day Tribute is Open from now until November 15, 2021

 

Honoring our Veterans' past and present from around the world one block at a time. Going on now until November 15th. Come and see the wall. Walk around the sim and see the displays and tributes to honor the men and women that keep us free! Ongoing events every day see the poster on sim for more information.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rainbow%20Dream/233/28/28

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May 31-Memorial Day Tribute, Military Display at Rockin' Robins- All Day Event

 

We are dancing in our Veterans Memorial Park all day Monday, May 31st. At 6 pm SLT, DJ PureLife will present Rockin' Robin's official MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE. 

Please join us as we honor and remember those who fought and died while serving in the armed forces of the United States and allied nations. Those who served are invited to wear their uniforms, or you can wear something patriotic (red, white, blue) or casual. 

The build includes displays for the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Please also consider making a donation to one of the Homes for Our Troops kiosks located at our Veterans Memorial Park.

TELEPORT NOW: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockin%20Robin/128/141/3510

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Sapphire Beach Club Presents MICHAELjackson Follet's Just Do it Tribute Show Nov 16th at 2pm SLT

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In Observance of Memorial Day in Second Life

Memorial Day is an American holiday in observance of all the brave men and woman that have served in active military and who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms and liberty.  

In remembrance of our fallen heroes, Second Life residents honor them across the grid with various gatherings, memorials and events.

Before you partake in the many events today, visit the U.S  Military Veterans Resource Center and show your support by  donating!

Operated by RL US Military Veterans for RL US Military Veterans, Active Duty, Retirees, their families & RL supporters. Allied Forces military veterans also welcome!

*NOT AN RP SIM  or Group*

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/133/166/3502

Free Memorial Day Never Forgotten Flags and Cross at Seasonal Chances Gacha Mall

Get yours now!  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Leuran/188/175/2007

Sacred Ground’s Veterans Memorial Park

Home of the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater

Vietnam Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Heroes Memorial Park

Afghanistan - Iraqi Wars Memorial Park

Sacred Ground Memorial Track

We Honor Our Fallen Soldiers

Let us Keep their Memory alive

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Urban%20Style/33/191/22

Art Tribute to Memorial Day at Glory Info Center and Rainbow Mall

Glory is an multi-purpose enterprise.  --rentals, shops, low cost ad boards, beach, hang-out, in a park-like relaxed atmosphere.  Guests are welcome and donations gratefully accepted.  --Shop ARYN Buildings, AJ's Art & Photography and affiliates.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Farmville%20City/202/129/22

FOXXIES ~Romantic Ballroom Elegant Jazz Club Dancing & Gardens

FOXXIES MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY ALL DAY ROMANTIC MUSIC IN OUR BREATHTAKING and ELEGANT BALLROOM JAZZ CLUB AND ROMANTIC GARDENS!! 

TONIGHT:

 ** 6PM to 10:00PM DJ FOXXEELADY,

      SHE HAS A SWEET and SULTRY VOICE !

      SHE MAKES YOUR EVENING SPECIAL HERE!

      MAKES YOU FEEL THE LOVE~ MAKES YOU FEEL SPECIAL

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Foxxies/225/191/21

The Fix presents a Memorial Day Salute to the Blues and Joe Bonamssa 12-2pm SLT

We are doing a tribute to the Blues and wartime in the first half. Second half will be a living tribute to the Man, Joe Bonamssa, While he's alive rather than after he leaves us. Cool tunes presented to you today by DJ PappaBear and my lovely hostess Kae..We'll be outside on the patio so slip into your favorite beach outfit and join us. You won't regret it at all ☺

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Thunder/60/223/22

Memorial Day Celebration at Rascal Country at 2pm SLT

COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO RISK THERE LIVES EVERYDAY TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM AND THOSE WHO LOST THERE LIVES TRYING .

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rascal%20Country/16/144/22

Muddy’s Hosts a Memorial Day Picnic with DJ Don at  4pm SLT

COME ON DOWN AND JOIN DJ DON AND SYD OUT IN THE PLAZA FOR OUR MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC BASH !!  BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND LETS ALL HAVE A GREAT 2 MUSICAL HOURS !!! WE BOTH LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME WITH YOU ALL.....4P — 6P

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Muddys/151/158/22

Memorial Day Special at Greased Lightining featuring Dj Purelife 5pm SLT

That's right DJ Purelife is here live for two hours; playing an awesome mix of tunes from the 50's thru the 90's!  DJ Purelife will be continuing the Memorial Day Special for the service men and women who gave their all to defend our country and our values regarding freedom of speech and religion.

 So grab those dancing shoes, your friends and come rock with us at Greased Lightning!!!  Come on down to the best club in SL. Bring your friends, lovers, family and anyone you want to come and party with us and shake those sexy pixels.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Greased%20Lightning/52/187/22

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Windows on The World with Wallace Locke- Debby Sharma Reporting...

Windows on the World was the most lavish restaurant at the 106^th and 107^th floor of the North Tower of World Trade Centre which was destroyed by the 9/11 attack in 2001. It was built in the year 1976. At the time of the attack, it is documented that 76 employees were working under the head chef, Michael Lomonaco. Windows on the World, built by Wallace Locke in Second Life is a tribute to the victims in the attack and a pointer to the rest of the world about the lives and memories lost in such a pointless tragedy.

Debby Sharma: “Windows on The World” is pretty close to real life. Why did you choose to make it?

Wallace Locke: We researched it pretty thoroughly. We wanted to open a club, a ballroom venue and something unique. Also we were copying real life venues. We wanted to make a tribute to those that died at 9/11. I was appalled and very sad that the world had come to that state. Hence, this is the replica of the restaurant on the top of the World Trade Center. All of the events are performances of live singers.

Debby Sharma: Which were the other real life venues, that you had shortlisted for this project? Have you ever thought of making a venue out of your own imagination?

Wallace Locke: We actually have 5 clubs on this sim. All were based on real life venues. There is the “White Horse Tavern” that is a tribute to a restaurant that my grandfather owned here in San Antonio. We also have a “Filmore” and a “Marquee club”. These are not active at present. Then, there is the “Landing” which is based on a jazz club that used to be located in San Antonio on the river. We have had events at all of the venues. The two that are active currently are Windows on the World and The White Horse Tavern. None other were short listed.  We have made several venues before just from our own imagination. There was “Pump it Up”, a rock venue in a fire station. There was “Sunset Lounge”, a romantic venue on the beach. There was “Margaritaville”, a Mexican cantina on the beach. That’s all i can think of at the moment.

Debby Sharma: Please tell us something about your journey in Second Life and about your journey as a DJ?

Wallace Locke: I saw an episode of CSI that included a version of SL. I joined and started exploring. I met some people and had fun. Then my wife joined me and we enjoyed things together. We bought some land and outgrew that in short order. We kept expanding until we had a full sim. Now we own 5 sims. We also were a 1/3 partner on a sim with one club and several shops. We learned a lot about doing things there. It ran quite well for a couple of years. Only 3 of our sims are full. The other two are homesteads. When Whispers magic closed, we decided we wanted to continue with the clubs. So, we started building them and kept going until we had 5. As I am a retired electrical engineer so the technical parts come easy to me. This is the short version of my journey.  I do five shows a week at Black Horse Country and One show every other week at the RMS Titanic. I like to play country, romantic dance music, classic rock, blues and jazz. I like country and really don't have a favorite song. I play what the folks want to hear.

Debby Sharma: Would you like to tell us something about your team and about your wife?

Wallace Locke: There is just the two of us, me and my real life wife. We have recently hired a manager for the two active clubs as we were getting a little overloaded.

My wife loves to decorate and has done all the decorating of the clubs and our sims for that matter. She does weddings either here at our wedding venue and at the Titanic. She is a genius when it comes to decorating.

Debby Sharma: Among all the venues that you both have built till date, which one is the most favorite? Are there any future projects that you are planning on?

Wallace Locke: Hers is this one right here, Windows on the World. I really like the White Horse Tavern.

Not at the moment. But who knows what the future may bring. We do have a couple of things we are working on but they are secret; another club perhaps, redo of an old one.

Debby Sharma: What would you like to say to your visitors through this podium?

Wallace Locke: Welcome to Windows on the World. We have great talent singing here. You will certainly have a great time when you come.

Additional Information:

Windows on the World (rl) wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_on_the_World

Event Schedule: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gad1faeq9vbuk7943262c5tnt8@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

SLURL: http://secondlife:///app/region/Moonwind%20III/21/72/103 

URL: http://djwally.biz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wallace.locke.96?fref=ts

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MEMORIAL TRIBUTE: Gone but Not Forgotten: A Tribute to Annabis Moody/Sharonna Spyker

Staff Reporter • Tuesday, November 30, 2010

by Shon Charisma




It's so hard to say goodbye to someone who has touched your life and your heart; many on the SL grid and IRL are learning this now as their dear friend, Annabis Moody/Sharonna Spyker (Anne Cunningham IRL) lost her bout with cancer just before Thanksgiving. However, by remembering her exuberant spirit and encouragement, it is helping to lessen the pain of such a major loss.




FEAR NO ONE LIVE FREEsmile, laugh, love, explore, express

These are the words that grace the profile of Annabis Moody, and they are words that embodied a woman who many thought to be sweet, good-hearted, and able to make others tap into their potential and aspire to accomplish their goals.

Sharonna was a Jacqueline of all trades--a host, model, an owner of club Dream Away, COO of ZHENYA ZONING Real Estate (ZEN), manager of Zensuality and land manager, independent music promoter for ZEN LIVE, cyberjournalist (working for SL Enquirer), and PSG Sandbox Admin, among other things.

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