Originally Posted By murfsmom If you have a flag please put it out in memory of those who lost their lives and their families on that awful day!
Originally Posted By MissCandice Who exactly is forgetting 9/11? I always wonder that when I hear or see people saying "Never Forget" or "Remember 9/11".
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I always wonder that when I hear or see people saying "Never Forget" or "Remember 9/11".<< 100 years ago they were saying "Remember the Lusitania!" And we did ... right?
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Originally Posted By murfsmom I guess I used a bad choice of words ,of course no one will forget,I lost a childhood friend that was a fireman,he was 3 days from retirement and set to move back to California. I was just reminding people to put there flags out if they had one.I have to admit that sometimes I forget and my neighbor will remind me.
Originally Posted By ecdc I'm not sure it was a poor choice of words. A couple of my coworkers needed reminding today. It doesn't take long for memories to fade. It's strange that my own children learn about it from books, movies, and museums.
Originally Posted By TheRedhead "Who exactly is forgetting 9/11? " It's not so much about people forgetting as it is the upcoming generation having no idea why 9/11 means so much to those who lived through it. My 9th grade students were 2 when it happened. All they know about that day comes from school assemblies and history classes. 99% of them have no personal connection to that day. "Remembering" is just a way of keeping history alive.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Good point The Redhead. It's so vivid for those of us who lived through it or witnessed it whether it be in person or glued to the TV. Can't believe it's been that many years. murfsmom, I'll hold special thoughts for you and your friend and their loved ones today.
