I remember...

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?  The words of Alan Jackson's song always tugs my heart, but the words ring true.   I remember.   I remember where I was, the emotions, the fear, the prayers... yes, I remember.  Do you?

Time has come and gone... yet, the memory of 9/11 lives on within every American.  Somehow it seems like yesterday.  For those who lost loved ones, for those who survived the tumbling of the towers, for those who fought to save them and for every American who watched as our nation came under fire... September 11, 2001 changed us and changed our nation.

We gained a new respect for our policemen, firemen, military and those who went above and beyond that day.  Strangers became friends and somehow, as a nation we each embraced the other and the sadness felt by one was felt by all.   As a country, we were emotional and we were hurting, yet, we leaned on each other and survived.   Questions still linger as to how this could have happened and there will always be different answers to those questions.

We made a vow that day... not to forget.   Memorials have been placed, ceremonies will happen from coast to coast, small to big.   We remember and we pay tribute, not just one year after, but every year after.  The names will be read of those who perished in the burning towers and those who lost their lives being a hero on that united flight.   They will all be remembered every year on 9/11.       

Are we safer today because of this tragedy?  Are we more aware as a country?   Can we let down our guard?  We can't afford to even think that it couldn't or wouldn't happen again.  We must remain diligent in our efforts to protect our nation at whatever the cost.   In May, elite American forces ... NAVY SEALS.. got the man who architected the 9/11 attacks.   For one brief moment, did you feel gratitude?  Did you feel relief?   Did you feel any emotion?  If you are an American, you definitely felt something.

As the anniversary of 9/11 is remember, we should all reflect.  We should stand together as one nation under God.  We should say a special thank you to those who serve in our armed forces - who fight for our freedoms so that we may have some sense of feeling secure in our homeland.  We should thank our policemen, firemen and all who work tirelessly to serve the citizens of this great nation.   We should listen to the words in Alan Jackson's song.

For me... I know Jesus and I talk to God.   I do believe that faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us and the greatest is love.   Most of all, I remember.

God Bless America.