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September 11th 2001 was a sad day indeed.
On the anniversary of this tragic day, my thoughts are not with the American troops currently serving in hostile territory overseas...even though my oldest nephew is among the U.S. Marines currently in Afghanistan. My thoughts go to the people who lost their lives. My thoughts are with the families left behind. My thoughts are with those who risked, and in many cases gave, their lives that day so that someone else may live.
I don't view 9/11 as a day America suffered. I view it as a day that all of humanity suffered a great loss. It wasn't just Americans who died that day. It wasn't just American children who lost a mother and/or father. Most anyone with a heart felt the pain as we watched the footage of that tragic day. Most of us felt the loss as more broken and lifeless bodies were pulled from the rubble.
So, instead of talk of making 9/11 a national holiday, let's make it a day we thank those who selflessly give of themselves everyday because it's part of the responsibility they knowingly took on when they first donned the uniform of a Police Officer, Firefighter and yes, even a soldier.
There are heroes out there who ask for nothing in return because it's their duty. No matter what reasons they had for joining the "fight" against the evils of the world. They all have my respect and admiration. So, on this day of September 11th, do me a favor and shake the hand of a cop, firefighter, paramedic and a soldier and tell them "Thank you".
Alex, get yourself home safely to your mom (my sister) and keep your head held high as a Marine should do.
Brad, my thoughts are still with the wife and daughters you left behind.
