On this eighth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on America, it is wise to remember the lessons of that day.
9-11 Memorial Video (Never forget)
Many of us are slipping back into September 10 thinking and this is not in our best interests for the long term. We need to remain vigilant and do everything possible to prevent a replay of that day.
The key lesson is that disaster can strike suddenly and it can strike anywhere. We each need to prepare to be self-sufficient for at least some level of emergency. This will allow us to protect ourselves and our families… and not be an additional burden on the “system” which is likely to be broken down trying to deal with 1000x more than they can handle.
Be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem in an emergency.
There are many other lessons that 9-11 and its aftermath can teach, but I don’t want to get off on a political tangent…
Prayers to those who lost loved ones on 9-11, and prayers to our soldiers who protect us and make me proud to be an American…
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Hi
911 was a horrific tragedy.
The beautiful part was the unifying effect it had on our nation.
Bert
BusinessAndMarketingMakeover.com/blog
BusinessAndMarketingMakeover.com
I am thankful for the wake-up call, but I wonder why so few hear it.
I was pained to talk to friends in NYC this summer who have never sent a care package, aren’t proud of our troops and disparage America because of their own personal shame . . . yuck.
Proud to be an American and will act unilaterally whether or not the UN approves,
Expanding spheres of influence, Kate
Sad day. It really does remind you to prepared for anything.
Jose Escalante
http://www.ChampionGreenEnergy.com
Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom and safety. This was a tragedy that, had we been more vigilant, could have been avoided. It was tragic for many reasons – the loss of life, the destruction of our perception that we were safe and the loss of our freedoms that have been imposed.
Steve Chambers, B2B Sale Trainer
Thanks. A very important part of our Nation’s history. It should be a national holiday (not that holiday is the right word), maybe national rememberance day.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
It doesn’t seem as long ago as 8 years.
It’s still bery fresh in so many people’s and peoples’ minds.
martin-wright.com
I will never forget that day. I remember what a beautiful bright sunny day it was. When they said on the news that a plane had hit one of the twin towers, I wondered how that could’ve happened when there wasn’t a single cloud in the sky. When they figured it out and the other planes hit or went down I felt sick. It was just the most horrible thing I had ever heard. My heart ached for weeks for the families who had lost loved ones.
Lisa McLellan
Babysitting Services – Babysitters and Nannies
Hi Rob,
Indeed, thank you for the September 11 reminder. Who could ever forget those images of the World Trade Center Towers imploding? The images of the jets actually flying INTO the buildings?
I remember managing to get INTO Manhattan on the first day that JFK was open for air travel, the following Saturday, so I could be by my now late husband’s side when he need an emergency surgery while at NYC’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Later when he was tranferred to a Physical Therapy hospital, I would walk to the hospital and pass whole walls of personal fliers of all the missing people. Thinking back on it now, seeing them again, indeed brings a small sob up. To feel it again, not fully, but to touch on that, is important.
To remind ourselves.
And yes, having lived in Earthquake Country, I have bottled water to live for 3 days.
You want water for 3 days. Some canned foods, a manual can opener. Protein that won’t spoil unrefridgerated (peanut butter in a plastic container, cottage cheese will last about 1 day. protein powders are also good sources.)
And you want to put them in a knapsack so you can transport your supplies OUT of your house should that be an issue.
Blankets.
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
It is a day many of us will not forget. I remember my daughter calling from College and wanting to come home.
Being aware and being prepared is vital. It can happen anywhere.
Vicki http://www.bridalthreadshq.com
I second your sentiments.
Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace
I really love how you have turned the energy of fear/sadness/anger into a goal (the goal being the REAL desired outcome of the emotions). Excellent blog I look forward to coming back.
Keri Eagan
Anything Alternative
Thanks for reminding me about this day of rememberance. We do need to be prepared for anything.
http://www.terrytom.com
We showed remarkable restraint post 9-11 . . .
We must marginalize our enemies and that starts with the internal demons. Thank you for the poignant reminder. I vividly remember bunking with my friend underneath the Empire State building looking up at the Red White and Blue.
Learning about detox, Katie