Remembering 9/11

"911 was one of the saddest days in American History. On 9/11 moment of silence is a must because we have to remember all of those who died, pay a tribute to them, and to thanks all of those who did everything possible to save as many people as possible. One man can never forget  September 11 2001 because the world has changed then. Everything has changed since 9/11/01."  -Dragos Pirvu – Senior Editor huffington post.

     September 11th 2001 was a tragic day in our nations history and according to just about every  American citizen, we can all agree and promise to Never forget what happened on this day. Today being the 10th anniversary, its was very touching to see us American reach out to each other and stay strong, watching the highlights on the television brought back reasons to pray and renewed the American spirit in all us. 

     But heres what disturbs me, does any one remember this quote?

"Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." -Franklin Roosevelt

     Do we remember this day? its hardly mentioned any more, and if you ask your average young person on the street what day the attack on Pearl Harbor happened, they more likely than not wont be able to tell you. Pearl Harbor was also an attack on the united states, 2402 people lost there lives.

     Let us promise never to forget 9/11 and all the lives lost, lets be sure the date and it's importance is not lost in the generations. lets keep the younger generations informed and keep the fire inside all of us alive.

     It's important that we never forget, and we have to mean it when we say it. It doesn't end there either, when you say WE will never forget, it means WE. We need to inform future generations, it's now our responsibility that every generation knows the significants of this day even if they weren't alive when it happened, and it didn't effect them personally. 

     Another point i need to address is to forgive. I didn't understand this at first. Why would you forgive some one who did this to us? But it's important. Forgiveness is everything. I bet those who were around for Pearl Harbor would never think about forgiving Japan, but aren't we best friends with Japan now? We fought, we won. We eliminated the base threat, so now its time to forgive. 

Remembering 9/11... As we forgive.