Americans--are you flying your flags today?

[Margo_C-T]

Awhile back I got an email which suggested that we fly our flags today, in remembrance of the date. I thought I sounded like a positive idea, so I am doing so (I have only a small flag, but can slip the mount through a couple of large wood staples I drove into the utility pole that supports my yard light-where the Flag is lit after darkness falls, in case I leave it until then. I cannot afford a flagpole, and/or a 'fullsized' Flag, but I do make the effort, within my limitations....)

MANY flew the Flag to signify solidarity and support after the horrific event of 8 years ago this date; it may be a small gesture, but I don't see it hurting to make it, to again show that we will never forget.

Margo

 

[LittleRibbie]

We are...sort of!! didnt have a flag but the dogs still had their 4th of July red white and blue bandanas so I put one on each and they rode to the store w/me today.

God Bless America!!

 

[Mark & Sharon Bullington]

Here at the AMHR National Show, after the National Anthem, I requested a moment of silence to remember those who died just doing their jobs - and the brave ones who ran in as others ran out.

Mark

 

[REO]

[SIZE=36pt]YES!!![/SIZE]

AND PROUDLY SO!!!

Thank you for that Mark!

 

[~Dan]

I as well... sorta. I have a paper flag stapled to the wall of the barn.

 

[Matt73]

24 Canadians died that day too, in the towers. But it doesn't matter if they were Americans, Canadians, or any other nationality. They died tragically. Not only was the U.S. attacked that day, any country, and person that believes in democracy, in equality for everyone (women, gays, etc.), they were attacked, too. I took several moments to remember them today.

 

[twister]

I remembered that day today too and all the souls who perished in the towers and the souls who perished in the planes that went down that day. We were driving to put an offer in on our farm and had to pull over to the side of the road, we were so shocked. We thought at first it was a mistake, we heard it on the radio, then there was a second plane. We couldn't believe our ears. You are right Matt, it was a blow against anyone that believes in freedom and equality for all and it should never be forgotten. We had an office in the twin towers so we lost some colleagues, may they rest in peace.

Yvonne

 

[Sonya]

I proudly fly my flag everyday so 9/11 is no different in that respect, however, I did say lots of prayers yesterday. I had to work yesterday and being an Air Traffic Controller it's a more stressful day than usual, we think about it constantly and are on gaurd. Wouldn't you know it yesterday, a pilot in our airspace accidently put the code in his transponder for hijack. Everyone's heart stopped briefly.

 

[Sonya]

Out of 2,966 souls lost that day, 327 were foreign nationals, the highest number being 67 from the U.K....so I do feel this is an American tragedy being that it is the largest foreign attack on American soil to date...sadly I don't think it will be the last.