[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

[Joshua Lester]

Ashley:
That's a great post!
I'm proud of my military heritage, so to hear this antiamerican
rhetoric, is shocking.
My grandfather faught in Korea, leaving my grandma, and 3 children, so
that they wouldn't have to live on a military base.
One of my great-uncles faught, and was wounded in Vietnam.
Another uncle, was a part of the Arkansas National Guard, that
assisted the Little Rock 9, as they entered Little Rock Central High.
My uncle was in the Marines.
If I could see, I'd be in the Marine Corps, instead of typing this for the list.
Blessings, Joshua

On 9/11/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Carley,
> Yes lives are lost due to American military actions. Whether fighting where
> we do is right or wrong is a political comment so  I will not
> go there. But two wrongs do not make a right. The fact is we have terrorists
> out there who want to destroy us even though we did not touch them. Remember
> 911 was a peaceful calm day. Everyone was at work or school going about
> their normal business. Then without warning, we had these morning attacks.
> They attacked us and there was dying for no reason. They killed innocent
> people. I was watching the news tonight and it highlighted the stories of
> children, first responders, journalists and survivors.
> For instance one lady is now going to college, but as a kid, she was
> impacted. Her mother worked in the pentagon and died that day. She spoke
> about having to grow up fast and take on more adult responsibilities. She
> had to put her college degree on hold. Instead she got a job to help she and
> her family out. She tried to be strong and hide her feelings as she became
> the woman of the house to replace her mother. Now she goes to school online
> and is a part time singer.
> She still misses her mother, but tries to go on with life with her dad and
> remaining family; after all, her mom would want that.
> That is just one story-- one girl whose life was changed forever. Many kids
> lost a parent in the attack; others lost their spouse.
> Oh, and I know a blind employee who was there and had to evacuate from the
> pentagon. He felt lost outside a different exit and it was a mob scene.
> Someone assisted him outside to find the bus stop or something. I was glad
> he got out safely.
>
> So that is something to think about. Of course you are entitled to your
> opinion. But I hope we can aknowledge the suffering the country went through
> as well as the innocent people who die every day here and abroad.
>
> Ashley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carly
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 9:24 PM
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>
>
> Good afternoon, List,
>
> Just because Americans were the souls who
> perished in the blasts, the universe is somehow,
> expected to change? Folks die daily usually at
> the hands of American interests. Imagine the
> scales of life, finding equivalence?At 12:26 PM
> 9/11/2011, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
>>Hi all, We all have varying views on how to address safety and security.
>>But somehow, some way, those terrorists got through. We were attacked a
>>decade ago. I was finishing a class in high school when I heard the news.
>>School was closed the next day. Our school had an assembly where the choir,
>>
>>band, and other groups performed to commemorate 9/11. I hope that we all
>>take a moment to reflect on it. I will be praying for our country and
>>everyone’s safety/security on the anniversary. I’m a Christian so I
>>have faith that we will grow stronger as a nation. If you had a loved one
>>impacted by the attack, I hope you recovered somewhat from the tragedy.
>>Some pray in churches, others are going to public memorials today and still
>>
>>others will do volunteer service to serve the country. If you are doing
>>anything different or special, I hope it goes well for you.  Take care.
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