September 11

[Guest Aaron]

I thought a little something should be said on the anniversary of the horrific events of one year ago.

 

To anyone who was effected by the tragedy, my deepest sympathies go out to you, and I hope God has given you the peace only he can give.

 

To any one who is serving or has served in the military, police departments, fire departments, rescue squads, etc., you have my most heart-felt thanks and gratitude. I would do your job if it was required of me, but you willingly put your life on the line every day to protect my life and my freedoms. You are all heroes.

 

Let us as a nation never forget the fear, anger, hurt, humiliation, and most importantly unity that we felt on that dark day. May we always strive to seek out and destroy the pestilence that walks in darkness. We must stay diligent to ensure that these events are never repeated.

 

Ecclesiastes 3

1 To everything there is a season,

A time for every purpose under heaven:

2 A time to be born,

And a time to die;

A time to plant,

And a time to pluck what is planted;

3 A time to kill,

And a time to heal;

A time to break down,

And a time to build up;

4 A time to weep,

And a time to laugh;

A time to mourn,

And a time to dance;

5 A time to cast away stones,

And a time to gather stones;

A time to embrace,

And a time to refrain from embracing;

6 A time to gain,

And a time to lose;

A time to keep,

And a time to throw away;

7 A time to tear,

And a time to sew;

A time to keep silence,

And a time to speak;

8 A time to love,

And a time to hate;

A time of war,

And a time of peace.

[Phantom]

Aaron,

As a retired naval aviator with time spanning from Vietnam to Desert Storm I thank you.