I photographed this still on the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001...portraits of the nearly 3,000 souls who perished that day laying on the skirt I was wearing at work when I heard the report before 9 am.
My friend, Radish, wrote a poignant piece...and how our culture tends to numb from anything that brings discomfort or pain.
I, on the other hand, watch whatever I can to relive that day...to feel the horror and pain brought on so much evil that tore so many lives apart...
I feel obligated, actually...who am I to feel numb or oblivious..as if it is any other day...?
I feel compelled to bring honor to the memory of what will never be again...
That is, life before September 11...
And yet I cannot help but feel another loss...mourning of the unity and patriotism we had as a nation on September 12.
The life we have left is a gift...do what matters most NOW.
Amen, Denise. The life we have is a gift.
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This is a day we'll not forget. Kind of like December 7. There are some days that do indeed 'live in infamy'.
ReplyDeleteI share a similar viewpoint to yours...I always watch documentaries and news stories relating to 9/11. It's important to always remember, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute Denise
ReplyDeleteI agree with you: I will NEVER forget...and I don't want to. I think I have watched every documentary ever made about it. My brother-in-law's sister escaped the WTC that day; he saved and taped the series of voice mails from her that day and sent it to my parents. I now have it with our family history stuff.
ReplyDeletexoxo