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730 Days Ago at 6:00 p.m.
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730 Days Ago at 6:00 p.m. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Some would remember it as a hell of a day, and now, some 730 days later, who hasn’t given a silent thought, a nod to those gone, and remembered with us? Then, it was still a silent, throat choking hold of breath, while profiles in courage raised inner flags and no matter what age, those that had once served, were ready to serve again… I remember. Then, it was unimaginable, incomprehensible, as it played out, over and over, then days into weeks, over and over, and we were taught how to tell if we were stressing too much… I remember. Then, it was to plan quietly, accordingly, to right a wrong, while still the profiles of those who had served their Nation talked of ways they could, should, would bring the culprits down. I remember. In painstaking slow-motion mental osmosis, a patriotic semblance became full blown, stores sold out of vibrant colored flags and throats continued to choke on why we love our country so. I remember. Every step taken over the last 730 days, one by one, we picked up our lives, then turned to pick up others, trying to imagine what our lost ones would do if they were here now, and we were the ones gone on. I remember. 730 nights ago, I prayed for their souls Tonight, I pray for their souls, with a new respect for those that have stepped into their shoes… Because I remember. God Bless the USA. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
remembrance's shall always be held in my heart of this moment of tragedy, |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
The best yet! Well done! Ya make me want to salute. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You write with such eloquence and of things that are of great import and affect us all.  Linda |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Beautiful write sunshine |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
And we shall never forget. A sincere and thoughtful write, Karilea. Patricia |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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MorninGlory Member
since 2003-08-30
Posts 175Oklahoma |
beautiful tribute, sunshine.. i live in oklahoma city, and wasn't far from the blast of the Murrah building, and as a clinical social worker, i have counseled many of the first responders and survivors, it was a time i will never forget as long as i live. Thank you for this beautiful work, absolutely wonderful job. Bless you. ~ becky |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Amen. Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I tried to NOT remember; but how could I forget the FEELINGS I had when the very air seemed to be removed that morning? Well done, Karilea. A memory forever etched upon the heart and mind. |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Well done Sunshine. I am so sorry such a tragedy had to occur. What happened not only shook America, but people from around the world. We too felt the pain and anguish. We too wept tears of sorrow. We're all brothers/sisters under the sun. Lean on your Canadian cousin's shoulder and I'll give you a hug. |
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