A Moment of Silence on 9/11 Friday

[Country Girl 43]

Ok, I don't know if this will work or not, but thought it would be nice to try.

On Friday, Sept. 11, how about if we have a forum moment of silence for those that were lost and those that are fighting for our freedom.

It should be at the same exact time. Meaning, we pick NOON Eastern Standard Time, that would make it 9:00am here is Arizona. So at 9am my time it would be 12:00pm EST, nobody should post on the forum for 5 minutes!

During that 5 minutes we should take the time to think about and pray (if you want to) for those lost, the families that lost loved ones, the kids that lost parents and the parents that lost kids and those still fighting for our freedom here.

So what does everyone think?? :rolleyes:

[Horseaholic]

I think it's a nice idea. I'm not sure if everyone would get the memo tho. :)

[WashingtonBay]

While I think it's a genuine gesture to want to encourage us all to take a moment to remember, I think moments of silence are really hard to measure or feel any kinship from in forums. What I would hope is that everyone should take such moments to remember when they wish to, but then come back here and share their memories and perspectives on the day.

In years past, the news networks replayed their coverage of the events of that morning in real time, on the air, and/or streaming on the internet. It's really something to go back and watch it again, and re-live what we knew then, and didn't know then about how it all would unfold that day, from the moment the news cut to the first smoking tower.

[Jump The Moon]

I'll join in :)

People were making sick jokes today about today being 9/9/09 - 999. (UK emergency number)
The bombings were 9/11 - 911. (your emergency number).

They were saying we'd have terrosit attacks today because of it. None so far *touching wood*.

A cute thing though: A couple that both work in the police force got married today! (999 and all ;))

[Jump The Moon]

Having read WBay's post...

I agree, I never thought of that before. Maybe sharing memories would be better?
I was 6, in "Yellow House" at school and our teacher talked to us about it. These memories are vague but the memories of when there were bombings on the London underground tube trains, that was horrid. My dad lives in London and was on that train 20mins before the bomb went off!! When the school called us in for the emergency assembly as soon as the news was public, I was so scared. Typically, neither my dad or stepmum were answering their phones!!! Can you imagine how worried we were? Thankfully both were fine.

Despite that, I can't imagine how the people who lost loved ones, family, friends and colleagues in that terrible time can be feeling. I really feel for them though, they have my deepest sympathies. I wish things like this never happened, sometimes I wish there could literally be "world peace".

[Country Girl 43]

I think moments of silence are really hard to measure or feel any kinship from in forums.

Well, it's the thought that counts. ;) It sounded good at the time. :rolleyes:

[shewasmyshadow]

It sounded good to me too. :)

[valleyrider]

I think it is a good idea but will be hard to do like Horseaholic said.. So I agree with WB. But I will try to remember not to post at 12:00 for 5 min.

[Steelhorserider]

Great idean CG! Our fallen fellow Americans deserve our respect and thanks! They paid a high price for our freedom.

[Palogal]

How about we post a thread...

"Where were you when the world stopped turning?" to honor those who lost their lives, friends or family members.

(If you don't know that's a line from Alan Jackson's song about 9/11)

Maybe we could sticky it for the day?

[Vacker Hast]

I will participate in the "Moment of Silence" as CG43 suggested even if just by myself. For those of us that want to participate then we will Honor this Moment and for those who don't then that is fine too. Some people on the forum may not be informed of this thread and, in their own way, take time to Honor this day in a different way and can share with us if they choose.

I think it's a great idea, Kristy. To remember and honor ALL the lives of the people that were effected that grim day. Those that were lost, the family members of those who were lost, those that were there still living the nightmare every day, the first responders that ran into danger to try and save lives but lost theirs in trying to do so. I feel a Moment of Silence is the least this entire Country should do. It's not impossible for the forum members to participate and those of us that do want to then we will honor that. As mentioned some may not get the memo and that's okay. I don't think anybody in the U.S.A. will not think about that day tomorrow at some point during their day not to mention people around the world that felt the pain too.

Warmly, Stacy

[JackieB]

I'll do it. It's a nice gesture, CG.

[Remali]

Count me in CG, I think it's a great idea.

And, I remember exactly what I was doing at that time.... I'll never ever forget that day.

[missyfritz]

Sounds like a great idea to me! I'm in.

[shewasmyshadow]

I'm doing it too. I'll spend at least 5 minutes praying for those effected. It's the least I can do.

[grandmadeb]

All the names of those who lost their lives on that day will be read in NYC at the WTC site. My daughter's boyfriend, a member of FDNY, will be there in dress uniform as will be any firefighter who is not on duty. They will have three moments of silence, 1 at the time when the first plan hit, 1 at the time when the second plane hit, and 1 at the time when the flight went down in PA. The relatives of those lost take turns reading the names.

[Country Girl 43]

Here is the link to a page on my website that I have had up for 3 years now... it's a tribute to all those involved in 9/11 somehow, either past or present.

http://www.eteamz.com/thunderalleyfootball/news/index.cfm?cat=364313

[Rabid_Raccoon]

I think it sounds like a cool idea.

I hope I never pass a September 11th without thinking about what happened. I might watch the footage again, to remember and pray. It's hard to watch the videos where people jump out of windows :(

[Petra]

i'll do it too

[shewasmyshadow]

I just set my cell phone alarm for 11:00 CST.

[valleyrider]

Got this in am email.. it is so true, thought I would share:
""As we approached today's dreadful anniversary, I was hoping to see the flag more prominently displayed but so far from what I've seen, it's been very disappointing. We all recall that in the days following the attacks, suppliers couldn't keep up with the demand for flags - we saw them everywhere...in our homes, on our cars, patches on clothing, etc. I'm proud to say that our flag is continuously displayed at our home. Rest in peace to all those who perished eight years ago today ""

Who here diplays our flag today?

[shewasmyshadow]

I don't have a full sized flag yet, but I do have flag decor on the front of my house.

[Vacker Hast]

I have logged in to Honor the Moment of Silence with CG43 and all that take part. I will Pray for ALL of God's Children during this time. I will remain on this thread until five minutes after the hour ... the duration of the Moment of Silence.

[dame_wolf]

Getting ready for our moment of silence...