September 11, 2001 was 15 years ago. In my estimation, those years seem to have passed quickly. In my young college students' estimation, that was an awfully long time ago. Indeed, the vast majority of them were in first grade on September 11, 2001. It is an interesting phenomenon to experience being the older person in a [...]
Tag: History
The day Liberty cried…
This is the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Although I know time has passed, for me the imprint of the event is seared on my soul. The time that has passed has not diminished the tragedy or horror of the event - it stays with me as if it happened yesterday. On 9/11 many [...]
We owe…
Today is a day of remembrance and reflection for America. It is difficult to believe that the attack that refocused our view of vulnerability was eight years ago now. Eight long years ago – or should the statement be only eight years ago? Either way a discussion must be had. The anniversary of 9/11 came [...]