In Rememberance....

15 years ago today, we were shocked and horrified by what we were watching on TV or literally living in those moments, we were stunned and numbed by the unthinkable happening right in front of us, and our hearts sank for all the victims as the devastating tragedy of the morning unfolded before us.  We all know where we were on this morning 15 years ago and every year (for some, every day), we remember.

We remember the horror, we remember all the ash, we remember the masses of scared individuals walking away from ground zero, we remember the heroes running toward ground zero, we remember the walls of pictures of loved ones that were missing, we remember the acts of kindness and love that followed, we remember all the flags flying freely from one neighborhood to the next all around the country, and we remember the gut-wrenching pain and sorrow that bound us all together as Americans.  It's part of our history now that many kids only know from a text book or seeing it on TV.  But, for most of us we can recall the details as if it happened yesterday.

It's a day of mourning and remembrance, but it's also a day of strength and survival!  Courage, resilience, hope, and love also reflect what came from this day 15 years ago.  That's what will move us forward, that's what will continue our resolve to fight for justice and defense of our country and that's what will heal us as time goes on.

Blessings to all the victims that we lost on this day 15 years ago, blessings to their families and loved ones, and blessings to all of us who REMEMBER today!  May God's grace fill your heart with peace and hope!