5 Years Ago Today...

dalem · 09-10-2006, 17:35 PM

It's a rainy and somber Sunday today, 9/10/06 - perfect for reminiscing.

5 years ago today I was unpacking a few boxes into the spare bedroom of my best friend's house here - he & I had unloaded the rental van from my move the night before when I arrived. I had already tried logging into my remote workstation at the office back in Michigan and anticipated a pretty slow day of work the next day. Later that week the new and serious business of shopping for a house would no-doubt begin.

-dale

**TopHatter** · 09-10-2006, 17:41 PM

To this day, I still try to avoid thinking about that those time, it's too much of an open wound.

Gun Grape · 09-10-2006, 18:21 PM

I was the Officer of the Day for my Battalion. My retirement approval message was on the UnClass read board.

kmchugh · 09-10-2006, 19:10 PM

I was studying for anesthesia boards. Didn't study at all that day.

Posted this elsewhere four years ago today. I think it bears repeating (with updates):

I knew that I wanted to post something in memory of the attacks that occured in our country five years ago today, but I really didn't know what. Then xxxxxx posted this website.
I went to the site, and tears came to my eyes. I knew what I wanted to say.

(Website removed, no longer on the web.)

3000+. That's a pretty big number. When you talk about 3000 + people dying in a matter of hours, it's pretty hard for the human mind to wrap itself around that number. It becomes just another statistic. Becoming just another statistic, it dulls the pain, it lessens the impact somehow. On this BB, we have argued over whether the fight was over, whether or not the US should proceed. These are all important topics, and need in a free society to be debated intelligently.

But, for just a few minutes today, I'll ask you to put the debate aside. Forget all the pros and cons. And, no matter how much it hurts, I'll ask you to personalize that 3000+ statistic.

For each of those 3000+ people, there was a beating heart that was stopped prematurely. There were hopes, there were dreams. There were plans for a life time, and plans for next weekend. Each of those 3000+ souls was a living, breathing person. They were sons and daughters. They were mothers and fathers. They were brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and best friends. For each of them, a life was ended. For the uncounted number of people who loved them, lives were changed in a way that many of us will never understand. Hopes gone. Dreams stolen. Lives shattered.

Whatever you are doing today, whatever your beliefs, stop for a minute, and personalize that statistic. Put the people back in it. Remember them. If it suits you, pray for them, and for those who loved them. And vow that you will not forget them.

For all of the victims, all of their families, and everyone who loved them. Here's to you. Here's to hoping that where ever you are, you can again find joy. Here's to hoping it never happens again.

Kevin McHugh

Bluesman · 09-10-2006, 19:18 PM

WABers, meet the friend I've never met; kmchugh. Classy post, my friend.

667medic · 09-10-2006, 20:28 PM

I was the Duty Medic of the my Battalion, It was evening in Singapore and I was having dinner when I heard the news.......

Horrido · 09-10-2006, 23:16 PM

I was pinning bugs, thinking about tomorrow morning's work-out schedule, memorizing the characteristics of the different insect families, taking breaks ogling the cute blonde sophomore when my world wasn't reduced to 8 mm, eyes glued to an observation microscope for hours on end.

**Lunatock** · 09-11-2006, 13:18 PM

THB, I don't recall what I was doing in September 10th 2001. It was probably just another lame Sunday trying to find something to do.

Anon · 09-11-2006, 13:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalem

It's a rainy and somber Sunday today, 9/10/06 - perfect for reminiscing.

5 years ago today I was unpacking a few boxes into the spare bedroom of my best friend's house here - he & I had unloaded the rental van from my move the night before when I arrived. I had already tried logging into my remote workstation at the office back in Michigan and anticipated a pretty slow day of work the next day. Later that week the new and serious business of shopping for a house would no-doubt begin.

-dale

RIP to all who lost, and kudos to all who've since served.

All of them have my deepest respect.

leib10 · 09-11-2006, 14:06 PM

You know what's really sad. I went to class today, and I haven't even heard the words 9/11, World Trade Center, or anything pertaining to the incident, much less than any reflecting on the incident.

Bluesman · 09-11-2007, 05:50 AM

Remember.

Amled · 09-11-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesman

Remember.

Year 6.

kmchugh · 09-11-2007, 06:26 AM

Never forget. If we do, it WILL happen again.

Southie · 09-11-2007, 07:42 AM

At 8:46 our Principal will get on the loud speaker and ask for a moment of silence. He encouraged everybody to wear red, white and blue today! A sad day to remember, but remember we will!

Our Army JR ROTC assembled in front of the school, raised the flag to half staff while a student played taps. A very moving moment!

THL · 09-11-2007, 07:49 AM

A day of mixed emotions for me...bad, confusing, strained, excited and good - all in one:

My ex-husband and I had been trying for months to conceive our daughter. We had been through one confirmed miscarriage (one can never be sure how many unconfirmed ones).
My ex-husband had saved up all his days off and left the Marine Corps early so he was making the transformation from active to inactive duty.
I had an appointment with the fertility doctor that day which I was going to cancel after confirming with my ex-husband that he could very well be called back due to the events in NY.
I went to the Dr anyway that afternoon and they confirmed that I was finally pregnant with who turned out to be my wonderful blessing of a now 5 year old daughter.

09-10-2006, 17:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
dalem Lord High Hullabalooster *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-23-04 Location: Columbia Heights, MN Posts: 8,323 Country:	5 Years Ago Today... It's a rainy and somber Sunday today, 9/10/06 - perfect for reminiscing. 5 years ago today I was unpacking a few boxes into the spare bedroom of my best friend's house here - he & I had unloaded the rental van from my move the night before when I arrived. I had already tried logging into my remote workstation at the office back in Michigan and anticipated a pretty slow day of work the next day. Later that week the new and serious business of shopping for a house would no-doubt begin. -dale

09-10-2006, 19:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
kmchugh *Military Professional* Join Date: 12-01-04 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 90	I was studying for anesthesia boards. Didn't study at all that day. Posted this elsewhere four years ago today. I think it bears repeating (with updates): I knew that I wanted to post something in memory of the attacks that occured in our country five years ago today, but I really didn't know what. Then xxxxxx posted this website. I went to the site, and tears came to my eyes. I knew what I wanted to say. (Website removed, no longer on the web.) 3000+. That's a pretty big number. When you talk about 3000 + people dying in a matter of hours, it's pretty hard for the human mind to wrap itself around that number. It becomes just another statistic. Becoming just another statistic, it dulls the pain, it lessens the impact somehow. On this BB, we have argued over whether the fight was over, whether or not the US should proceed. These are all important topics, and need in a free society to be debated intelligently. But, for just a few minutes today, I'll ask you to put the debate aside. Forget all the pros and cons. And, no matter how much it hurts, I'll ask you to personalize that 3000+ statistic. For each of those 3000+ people, there was a beating heart that was stopped prematurely. There were hopes, there were dreams. There were plans for a life time, and plans for next weekend. Each of those 3000+ souls was a living, breathing person. They were sons and daughters. They were mothers and fathers. They were brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and best friends. For each of them, a life was ended. For the uncounted number of people who loved them, lives were changed in a way that many of us will never understand. Hopes gone. Dreams stolen. Lives shattered. Whatever you are doing today, whatever your beliefs, stop for a minute, and personalize that statistic. Put the people back in it. Remember them. If it suits you, pray for them, and for those who loved them. And vow that you will not forget them. For all of the victims, all of their families, and everyone who loved them. Here's to you. Here's to hoping that where ever you are, you can again find joy. Here's to hoping it never happens again. Kevin McHugh __________________ If you didn't pay any taxes, it's not a rebate. It's welfare.

09-10-2006, 19:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bluesman WAB Bartender *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 7,387 Country:	WABers, meet the friend I've never met; kmchugh. Classy post, my friend. __________________ "The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it, and if one finds the prospect of a long war intolerable, it is natural to disbelieve in the possibility of victory." - George Orwell

09-10-2006, 20:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
667medic *Military Professional* Join Date: 07-22-05 Posts: 1,495 Country:	I was the Duty Medic of the my Battalion, It was evening in Singapore and I was having dinner when I heard the news....... __________________ Seek Save Serve Medic

09-10-2006, 23:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Horrido Staff Emeritus Chief Subversive Join Date: 08-04-03 Location: Secure, and undisclosed. Posts: 979	I was pinning bugs, thinking about tomorrow morning's work-out schedule, memorizing the characteristics of the different insect families, taking breaks ogling the cute blonde sophomore when my world wasn't reduced to 8 mm, eyes glued to an observation microscope for hours on end. __________________ The black flag is raised: Ban them all... Let the Admin sort them out. I know I'm going to have the last word... I have powers of deletion and lock.

09-10-2006, 17:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
TopHatter Administrator Join Date: 09-03-03 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 9,693 Country:	To this day, I still try to avoid thinking about that those time, it's too much of an open wound.

09-10-2006, 18:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gun Grape Resident Curmudgeon *Military Professional* Join Date: 03-12-05 Location: Panama City Fl Posts: 2,566	I was the Officer of the Day for my Battalion. My retirement approval message was on the UnClass read board.

09-11-2006, 13:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lunatock Staff Emeritus Join Date: 08-03-03 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,497 Country:	THB, I don't recall what I was doing in September 10th 2001. It was probably just another lame Sunday trying to find something to do.

09-11-2006, 14:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
leib10 HKHolic *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 02-17-05 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 3,240 Country:	You know what's really sad. I went to class today, and I haven't even heard the words 9/11, World Trade Center, or anything pertaining to the incident, much less than any reflecting on the incident. __________________ "The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes." G-Man

09-11-2007, 05:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bluesman WAB Bartender *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 7,387 Country:	Remember.

09-11-2007, 06:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
kmchugh *Military Professional* Join Date: 12-01-04 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 90	Never forget. If we do, it WILL happen again.

09-11-2007, 07:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Southie USAF Retired TSgt *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-09-07 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 1,560 Country:	At 8:46 our Principal will get on the loud speaker and ask for a moment of silence. He encouraged everybody to wear red, white and blue today! A sad day to remember, but remember we will! Our Army JR ROTC assembled in front of the school, raised the flag to half staff while a student played taps. A very moving moment! __________________ “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin Last edited by Southie : 09-11-2007 at 09:40 AM.

09-11-2007, 07:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
THL *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 06-23-05 Location: 35 minutes outside Chicago (please don't refer to it as "Chi-Town"...that's annoying) Posts: 5,690 Country:	A day of mixed emotions for me...bad, confusing, strained, excited and good - all in one: My ex-husband and I had been trying for months to conceive our daughter. We had been through one confirmed miscarriage (one can never be sure how many unconfirmed ones). My ex-husband had saved up all his days off and left the Marine Corps early so he was making the transformation from active to inactive duty. I had an appointment with the fertility doctor that day which I was going to cancel after confirming with my ex-husband that he could very well be called back due to the events in NY. I went to the Dr anyway that afternoon and they confirmed that I was finally pregnant with who turned out to be my wonderful blessing of a now 5 year old daughter. __________________ "To dream of the person you would like to be is to waste the person you are."-Sholem Asch "I always turn to the sports page first, which records people's accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man's failures."-Earl Warren "I didn't intend for this to take on a political tone. I'm just here for the drugs."-Nancy Reagan, when asked a political question at a "Just Say No" rally "He no play-a da game, he no make-a da rules."-Earl Butz, on the Pope's attitude toward birth control

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