The famous words... "Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?" resonate inside my heart and outside my window. I do ask the question, "where were you"? As I reflect on 10 years ago, I am reminded that things do not stay the same. I was fighting for my life as innocent people lost theirs' instantly. I now live in the very area where this tragedy started. I look outside my window and I see New York City. I now make the same commute as many of those who lost their life that day. On this day as we all remember, reflect, and shed a tear for the lives lost and the miraculous survival stories, we privately ask ourselves, "why?" Why was I spared?, why did this happen? or why does it feel as tough our country/government has lost sight of this tragedy? The "whys" of this world are rarely ever answered. As I listen to the names of all who were lost, tears fill my eyes. I see pain, grief, and sadness from the family members as each of them announce. with honor, the names of the fallen. The reality is, we will never be the same, we will never forget, and we will stand against hate and terrorism. An unsaid resilience exists in NYC. A resilience that speaks grief, strength, and perseverance. In the honor of all who have been lost, may we as Americans remember to live each day filled with faith, love, and hope. The greatest being love.
We Will Never Forget
-9/11/2001
