Tuesday, September 11, 2007
9/11 Memeorial Ceremonies
Today, in order to remember and pay respects to those who died in the attacks in 2001, millions of people participated in memorial ceremonies all over the country, specifically at Ground Zero. Many people are beginning to wonder how much longer we should keep recognizing the anniversary of the tragedy. As far as I'm concerned, paying respect to the heroes and victims of that tragic day should never stop. It does not have to be some grandiose, marathon memorial but I don't think that a few minutes of silence or rememberance, one day out of the year is too much to ask for the most devestating tragedy in the history of our country. But it should not stop there. 9/11 should also be viewed as a day to recognize, not only the heroes that died that day, but those who put their life on the line day in and day out to watch over us. Being the son of a fireman, I may be bias but I feel that those people deserve to be recognized every now and then for what we so easily overlook. Like I said, nobody should be expected to devote their entire day to memorials and ceremonies 6 years after the event, but its the least we could do to take just a moment to remember that day and those who lost their lives. And next time you happen to see a fireman, stop just for a second to thank them for what they do. It's nice to know that bravery and selflessness don't go unnoticed.
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I think we should give a prayer for those families, firemen, and policemen who's lives were effected and changed in some way on 9/11. What I think should stop is when the news covers stories like, "twin girls born on 9/11 see what there lives are like six years later". Unless there father died on the plane or in one of the twin towers i'm sure there lives are just normal.
Would we be stronger as a nation if we move on or continue mourning? Someone is always going to die to save lives, so should every day be a day of mourning; or do we forget the lives of these heroes completely? 9/11 was such a wakeup call and should be a day of remembrance for not only those who died on 9/11 but also for the everyday hero. Setting aside this day as a reminder of the great men and women that give their time, effort, and lives would be a testament of people's care and strength in this great nation.
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