9/11 reflection

As we remember and reflect upon the events of September 11, 2001- I know that we can all remember where we were and what we first felt.  While time is a healer, we are still aware of the deep hurt of those who have lost loved ones in this tragedy.  Time away from this horrific day has allowed for us to be able to pause and reflect/remember.  Many have been writing blogs, posting on facebook, and updating twitter concerning the anniversary.  I wanted to share with you some beautiful words from a friend that I attended High School with.  Dr. Thomas Edge shares,

"Many people will note the lives lost eleven years ago, the sacrifices of soldiers and military families, the importance of first responders. It is right and proper that we do so. But we must remember, in our system of government, that every citizen has a role to play in the defense of liberty. If we truly mourn those lives lost on September 11, 2001, we must devote ourselves to an engaged citizenship, one which holds public servants accountable and which brings all voices to the political conversations guiding our country. If we value the soldiers who answer the call of duty, we must be ever vigilant against those who would ask us to sacrifice the liberties we are supposedly defending thousands of miles away. If we celebrate the actions of first responders, we must consider and reconsider our own responses to crises like 9/11, whether we view such moments as an excuse for our hatreds and fears, or as another challenge we shall overcome together."