Probably said better, and more concisely, than I think I ever could.
9/11
- Thread starter melloelky
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I think part of the problem is these idiots that did that crap are almost detached from what happened at 9/11. Some of them were still infants when it happened. What they know about it was taught to them by teachers in school. Just that could be a good or bad thing. People in NY and NJ felt it in a different way. We lost friends, relatives, neighbors, loved ones.
I have strong feelings about all of this but like I said before theyre never going to be posted on this forum.
Just a little add on. I'd like to see one of the a-holes that stomped on the flags or the idiot that put them in garbage bags try doing that in front of a vet or a member of the FDNY.
I have strong feelings about all of this but like I said before theyre never going to be posted on this forum.
Just a little add on. I'd like to see one of the a-holes that stomped on the flags or the idiot that put them in garbage bags try doing that in front of a vet or a member of the FDNY.
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Aside from the obvious heartbreak and tragedy, let's not forget what happened right after. Thousands of young Americans like my son-in-law ran straight to the recruiting stations and signed up. They wanted to be part of the payback. Two tours in Iraq and a failed marriage later, he and many like him are still suffering today. The suicide rate among veterans is off the charts. 20 years later and finally, finally, I pray we can close the book on our involvement in that God-forsaken part of the planet. The idea that we "can't be gotten to" has been forever shattered. At the very minimum, thanks to that attack, we will be on our guard from now on.
That day will always be in my mind. I was working at a DOE facility in Tennessee, Coworker called said a plane hit and then we got locked down. Entire site. They eventually released us and none essential personnel was orderly evacuated. When we returned security was heightened. And is still. I was in the Navy reserve Seabee unit and they eventually deployed to Iraq in 2005. I unfortunately was disqualified to leave the U.S. for medical reasons but remained in the reserves until 2009 when I retired from the reserves. I am proud of all that serve and respect all branches and the first responders. God Bless and thank you
I walked into recruiting right after my University graduation in 2004, and was enrolled as a Private in January 2005. I was wasn't motivated by anger or rage or seeking revenge for the events - but, I was called there and stayed for a inexplicable reason.
Unfortunately, I missed my opportunity to deploy in 2007 (because reasons, and maybe I got off lucky?). However, shortly thereafter, I would lead and train many soldiers who would go and not return the same people they left as, provided direct support to readiness and rotations of CAF members heading out the door, and would land in Ottawa in 2010 to find a means to preserving the capabilities we brought home. Natasha was the assisting Officer to many troubled soldiers who had difficulty readjusting post-tour. It takes a village.
*The scars remind us.*
Didnt know there was another site in TN besides ORNL. I worked at BNL for just shy of 33 years. Left due to an injury in 2008. It was a great place to work back in the day. Lots of cancer cases popping up though.
