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Tomorrow is the sixth anniversary of the worst day in American history, please say a short prayer for those who lost thier lives in the longest day in 2001, and for those who have lost thiers since protecting us from a repeat happening. Lastly, a prayer of strength for those who came back with less than they left with, be it bodily, spiritually, or mentally. I personally know persons on all sides of the situation, some who didnt come back, some who did but arent the same, and some who came back the same person but missing a part of themselves and will never get that back. The sights, the sounds and most of all the smells of war are everlasting, but with strength we can overcome all.

It doesnt matter what you pray to, were all under the same Great Spirit. Send light, energy, good hopes, prayers, smoke, it matters not, its all good. :)


I will not forget, I will not forgive, I will always remain angry at those who wish to harm innocents for an unjust cause. What they did on 9/11/01 and since then is unforgivable.

All Busse Hogs, Piglets, and fans...... lets send our best wishes to those who continue to fight the good fight against terrorism, God speed.
 
+1 ..... Well said. Thanks for putting this out there.

It is an event that shall never be forgotten.
 
Amen!

My prayers go out to those who lost their lives, their families, and those who continue fighting. Never, ever forget the valor of the brave men and women who gave everything to protect others. No more noble death can one suffer than when he gives his life to save another...

I always listen to this album as a backdrop for the day. This may sound corny to others but it definitely means something to me.

http://www.amazon.com/Rising-Bruce-Springsteen/dp/B000069HKH

The Rising is the first full length studio album that Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band have released in eighteen years. The album is also the first by major artist to have the core of its songs directly address September 11th. The songs take on the events from the views of firemen, widowers, a man who lost his life and terrorists. "Lonesome Day" opens the album up and is somber in tone yet uplifting in melody. "Into The Fire" is a brilliant song about a fireman going into the towers. Mr. Springsteen prays that their hope gives us hope and their love gives us love. "Waitin' On A Sunny Day" has a classic E Street sound with a rippling Clarence Clemons sax. "Nothing Man" speaks from the point of view of a man who has lost his life. It is a sobering look at the fragility of life. "Empty Sky" details the NYC skyline minus the Twin Towers. This might be the most personal song on the album as Mr. Springsteen himself drove to a bridge near his New Jersey and witnessed the destruction a day after the attacks. "Let's Be Friends (Skin To Skin)" is a jaunty number that has a bouncy beat and reminds one of War's classic "Why Can't We Be Friends" in its call for understanding among different people. "Further On (Up The Road)" is a buzz saw rocker that first appeared on his 1999-2000 World Tour. "Mary's Place" is a nod to the E Street Band's halcyon days. Going back to "Thunder Road", Mr. Springsteen calls all his friends to meet him at Mary's place in front of a Born To Run era musical background. "Paradise" is a chilling acoustic base number that speaks from the point of view of a terrorist. "My City Of Ruins" was first played at his Christmas shows in Asbury Park a couple of years ago. The song was originally an ode to his adopted hometown, but it was transformed into a song about New York City after he opened up the America: A Tribute To Heroes concert. Unlike that stark version of the song, the album version has a bright, uplifting gospel feel to. The album's title track maybe the best song on the album. Powerful, evocative and anthmatic, the song has all the classic qualities of a rock anthem for these times much as his "Born In The U.S.A." was an anthem for the disillusioned of the baby boomer generation. "The Fuse" is a solid rocker with a pulsating beat. His only misstep is "Worlds Apart" which is about love between a white man and an Islamic woman. The song combines middle-eastern music and mimics the sounds of Sting's "Desert Rose". Mr. Springsteen employs producer Brendan O'Brien to helm the album and he updates the E Street sound beautifully. He helps retain the band's power, while adding a shine and gloss that gives the music a new and fresh dimension. He adds quite of bit a strings to the album, mostly in the form of fiddles. The Rising reminds us of the terrible tragedy of September 11th, but is full of hope. Mr. Springsteen shows that he still can get inside the skin of the common man and reveal his hopes, dreams, fears, losses and love of his country and fellow man.
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Well put.

There are a lot of things that can be said about the motives behind the fight, but the people who have been there and are still there are the one's that need out thoughts and prayers.
God bless those who serve, and have served!

Thank you
 
i wouldnt say the worst day in American history but i will say not a very good day at all... and i already made a note to point it out to others!....
 
leatherman said:
Tomorrow is the sixth anniversary of the worst day in American history, please say a short prayer for those who lost thier lives in the longest day in 2001, and for those who have lost thiers since protecting us from a repeat happening. Lastly, a prayer of strength for those who came back with less than they left with, be it bodily, spiritually, or mentally. I personally know persons on all sides of the situation, some who didnt come back, some who did but arent the same, and some who came back the same person but missing a part of themselves and will never get that back. The sights, the sounds and most of all the smells of war are everlasting, but with strength we can overcome all.

It doesnt matter what you pray to, were all under the same Great Spirit. Send light, energy, good hopes, prayers, smoke, it matters not, its all good. :)


I will not forget, I will not forgive, I will always remain angry at those who wish to harm innocents for an unjust cause. What they did on 9/11/01 and since then is unforgivable.

All Busse Hogs, Piglets, and fans...... lets send our best wishes to those who continue to fight the good fight against terrorism, God speed.
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It occupies every waking, working hour of my professional life.

Trust me, we neither forgive nor forget. Ever.

Dwayne -- some day we can buy each other a beer and I'll tell you what I was doing and where I was that day...
 
I had a call scheduled with our Chief Risk VP at 9:30 that morning.

He had an office in one of the towers.

A personal delay had him running late, or he would have been among the remembered.

We still stay in touch, even though my company has since spun off from his.

Forget, no. Forgive, no. Maybe that makes me not that good of a person, I don't know.

Every 9/11 just makes me appreciate what we have, and what we still need to do to protect it.

Thansk Dwayne for this thread.:cool:
 
agreed, and God bless those who are making sure it never happens again.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
+1, thanks for the post Dwayne, it could not have been better stated !


Never Forget !!!



Don't forget to fly the flag !
 
Never Forget .A flag on my dock , flag in front of my house and a flag at my business .
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Thank you Dwayne for this thread.

Never Forget, Never Forgive, and Never Giveup! Prayers for all those who have and continue to serve and for those lives lost! Thank you to all and God Bless!
 
My wife and I will never forget that day as our common reaction was "We are at war and Byron is a Marine." A little more than three years later, Byron, by then a Weapons Co. Sgt in 3/1 on his third Middle East deployment, led one of the rescue efforts to extract 7 wounded Marines trapped in the "Hell House" in Fallujah. They were extracted in due time; every one of the Chechen terrorists who was in that house died, one by combat knife and at least one by Marine bayonet, and my son gave his life in the effort. The Marine Corps adopted our family and God Bless them all.

Dwayne, thank you for bringing this thread to life and all the support it has received. Those who serve are the finest people we have to offer.

I just realized I cannot post a picture with my membership so I'll try to send it to someone who I've exchanged e-mails with in the hope they will put it up. This picture, taken Day 1 in Fallujah, now hangs in the Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.

Bill Norwood
Pflugerville, TX
 
Well said Dwayne. A day we will Never forget.

Bill,again I am sorry for your loss...I have one child and it is hard for me to imagine what that must be like. I know you are very proud, as you should be...we will never forget the sacrificies made by your son and others. Your son is a true American hero.

my email is khen988@yahoo.com if you want me to put the pic up.
 
Bill Norwood said:
My wife and I will never forget that day as our common reaction was "We are at war and Byron is a Marine." A little more than three years later, Byron, by then a Weapons Co. Sgt in 3/1 on his third Middle East deployment, led one of the rescue efforts to extract 7 wounded Marines trapped in the "Hell House" in Fallujah. They were extracted in due time; every one of the Chechen terrorists who was in that house died, one by combat knife and at least one by Marine bayonet, and my son gave his life in the effort. The Marine Corps adopted our family and God Bless them all.

Dwayne, thank you for bringing this thread to life and all the support it has received. Those who serve are the finest people we have to offer.

I just realized I cannot post a picture with my membership so I'll try to send it to someone who I've exchanged e-mails with in the hope they will put it up. This picture, taken Day 1 in Fallujah, now hangs in the Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.

Bill Norwood
Pflugerville, TX
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bill i will post the pic if you like.
 
Thanks guys. I tend to get a little intense on the subject and am grateful when someone like Dwayne brings up a worthy topic in this area since many don't want to think about the sacrifices past and present. I sent the picture to one of the folks above who may not still be online. I'll resend to mmorimoto since I can see his e-mail while I type and Ken, thank you for the offer as well. Bill
 
Bill Norwood said:
My wife and I will never forget that day as our common reaction was "We are at war and Byron is a Marine." A little more than three years later, Byron, by then a Weapons Co. Sgt in 3/1 on his third Middle East deployment, led one of the rescue efforts to extract 7 wounded Marines trapped in the "Hell House" in Fallujah. They were extracted in due time; every one of the Chechen terrorists who was in that house died, one by combat knife and at least one by Marine bayonet, and my son gave his life in the effort. The Marine Corps adopted our family and God Bless them all.

Dwayne, thank you for bringing this thread to life and all the support it has received. Those who serve are the finest people we have to offer.

I just realized I cannot post a picture with my membership so I'll try to send it to someone who I've exchanged e-mails with in the hope they will put it up. This picture, taken Day 1 in Fallujah, now hangs in the Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.

Bill Norwood
Pflugerville, TX
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I shall drop by and see it, perhaps tomorrow. I live nearby and am an old retired airman ... who had several fine Marines for his Deputy "in the day." Thank you for your sacrifice.
 
Bill Norwood said:
My wife and I will never forget that day as our common reaction was "We are at war and Byron is a Marine." A little more than three years later, Byron, by then a Weapons Co. Sgt in 3/1 on his third Middle East deployment, led one of the rescue efforts to extract 7 wounded Marines trapped in the "Hell House" in Fallujah. They were extracted in due time; every one of the Chechen terrorists who was in that house died, one by combat knife and at least one by Marine bayonet, and my son gave his life in the effort. The Marine Corps adopted our family and God Bless them all.

Dwayne, thank you for bringing this thread to life and all the support it has received. Those who serve are the finest people we have to offer.

I just realized I cannot post a picture with my membership so I'll try to send it to someone who I've exchanged e-mails with in the hope they will put it up. This picture, taken Day 1 in Fallujah, now hangs in the Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.

Bill Norwood
Pflugerville, TX
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