Let's Never Forget

It was seven years ago today, that the attacks on Sept. 11th occurred. Two planes into the World Trade Center. One into the Pentagon. And one more, valiantly brought down by its passengers in Pennsylvania.

These attacks have shaped the history of America, and have forever changed us as a country. On a personal note, it was these attacks that actually set in motion the events that would eventually lead to my spending the better part of 2.5 years in Iraq with a contracting job.

They say time heals all wounds. This is a wound that while easier to bear, we should never heal from. We should never act as if we're now "Ok". We should never feel that it's "in the past".

One of my greatest fears is that down the road, Sept. 11th will suffer the fate of Dec. 7, 1941. Do you know what this day is? If you don't, you should honestly be ashamed of yourself. It was the date that Pearl Harbor was attacked (thus leading us into entering WWII). It was the last time there was a foreign attack on our own soil.

I'm sure that throughout the 1940s and even into the 1950s, people remembered and revered this day. But somewhere along the line, it became less and less of a deal. As the people of that generation that experienced that horrible tragedy died off, the following generations paid less and less attention to this date.

Now, the date passes without a thought. And I'd even venture to say that if you stopped random people on the street, and asked them what the significance of Dec. 7, 1941 was, they couldn't even tell you.

Don't let this happen to Sept. 11th. Don't let it become unimportant. Don't let it pass. Don't let others take the date lightly.

Don't ever forget.



Though many of you may not agree with our current presence in the Middle East, there is one thing we should all agree on, and that's the courage, will, perseverance, and fortitude of our men and women serving there (and all over the world, for that matter).

The next time you see member of our Armed Forces (current or veteran), take a minute, and thank them for everything they've done for our great country.

And to the all current and veteran members of our Armed Forces, I humbly say "thank you."

Wiggy