A Tribute To Those Affected By 9/11

As a 9 year old, I somehow remember almost everything about this day, just certain memories that have stuck to my mind and will be forever. I always get emotional about this day, but I never thought I would see the day of the 10th year, I can’t believe it. God Bless, everybody.

My Beloved,

One of the Saddest Days in all of American History is now 10 years old. For me, as a Soldier, It still hits me in the gut like a sucker punch. As a Combat Infantry Staff Sergeant who served in Iraq in 2005, I am trained to fight in combat and nothing angers and hurts me more when an enemy attacks the innocent or the untrained rather than facing a true Warrior head on. These were mommies and daddies and sons and daughters, husbands and wives who were merely minding their own business trying to make a living and paying the bills. There was no need to attack the innocent. Its a Gutless Coward move that shall never be forgotten. Lest we never forget.

May we Pray for the Fallen, For the families and for the Loved Ones who have lost friends and families. May we have FAITH that GOD will be the true Healer.

Isaiah 53:4-6:
4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

I lost 6 friends in IRAQ that were very close to me. I can honestly tell you that all 6 of those people decided to join initially or to rejoin the military Because of 9/11 and how it affected their lives. They wanted to serve to preserve freedom.

Lets NEVER take freedom for granted.

Freedom is never free, Its paid for by the blood of the sacrifices of the Brave to preserve Freedom.

Pray to forgive those and pray to heal those who were struck by the tragedy of 9/11.

the manager i was supposed to meet with went awol and kept me waiting in the lobby of one world trade for an hour; by the time he authorized me to come upstairs i was steaming and he blew it off as “one of those things that happens”, when they called me back for a second interview i told them to fuck off

keeping me waiting in the lobby prevented me from getting a job there and subsequently saved my life

i lucked out a second time when i was asked, on sept 10, to work in my company’s midtown office at rockefeller center instead of going to one broadway on the 11th, a dozen or so blocks from the towers

i still lost a lot of friends that day, the only reason i wasn’t among them was the quirk of fate of an asshole manager who paid the ultimate price ten years ago

and also, be mindful of our neighbors. Look upon them to know how we should take care of one another. Stop separating ourselves with walls; but, see each other with friendship.

Stayed up all night, watched some of Traverse game, then all of 9-11 all over again. (Went night fishing the night before, then my son stole the tv, and I could only put Traverse on for the score..lol) Most important thing to take away from it is that every day, every minute, every second can be your last. Don’t waste it. Make sure you show the people you love, that you love them. Keep your friendships strong. Don’t ever forget the sacrifices people make every day to keep us safe. Don’t ever forget 9-11.