"...And our flag was still there."

Ramblings' Journal ^ | 9.11.04 | Michael King

[mhking]

Yes, it's from Hurricane Ivan, but it fits on this day.

What I have started calling Patriot Day.

It is a day that we should mourn and remember the terrible death and destruction. But also a day where we should stand defiant against the enemies of freedom. Where we should all stand tall and proud as Americans.

A day where we can tell our children that our way of life is worth living for. That freedom is not free, but worth the high price that we all pay for it.

This is a day when we should honor the memories of the 3,000 who were brutally butchered by the Islamic terrorists who want us all to die. A day when we should stand tall. And continue to participate in the American dream. A day when politics should be set aside, so we can all stand, hand in hand, in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

I love my country. I'm proud to be an American. And there's no way in the world that any tyrant or terrorist or homicide bomber can change that.

Let history bear witness: No American has ever bowed down before a tyrant. And we're not about to start today.

A true patriot is proud of his freedom. Is proud of his liberty. Is proud of his homeland. Is proud of his people.

So while we mourn, as well we should today, we also should be proud. Proud of patriots like those who fought to create this great nation. Proud of those patriots who ran into those towers selflessly on that September morn. Proud of those patriots who fight tyranny and terror across the globe. Proud of all those patriots who stand side by side with each of us as Americans.

This is our Patriot Day.

[risk]

Awesome post!

[DirtyHarryY2K]

Great Post!

YOU ROCK

[farmfriend]

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[AZamericonnie]

LTC Jerry Dickerson, who burned to death in the basement of the Pentagon, and who was my friend

God rest & keep your friend Sauropod, and you as well.

[AZamericonnie]

I am somewhat taken aback today as I realize the attacks happened three years ago. How could so much time have passed since? I remember it all as it were yesterday. It hurts as much today in remembrance. I knew no one that passed on 9-11 personally but yet they belonged to us all. Yet we have a responsiblilty to all those who perished to persevere and to make certain to the best of our might that they did not die in vein! We will not let the tyrants (terrorists) prevail! Gods blessings to all who lost loved ones & those who were lost. We will never forget you.

[SierraWasp]

Too many act like they've already forgotten. I went to the CA Capital in Sacramento today and joined the expressions of love for America and remember those innocents that died and cheer for those who have defended her, still today.

It was a fairly good event and I was sad to see so little turnout from the hyping of two radio hosts, one from San Francisco with huge ratings and the other from Sacramento.

I guess most people feel too hip and sophisticated to attend such out-pourings of love for the greatest nation ever to exist on earth... what a humiliating shame! The memories are faded like the flags I've seen left out 24/7, with no benefit of flag ettiquet, and no concern for learning any.

But as for me and my house... we will NEVER forget the two attacks on American soil and citizens... One immediately after I was born and the other late in my lifespan. God bless America... The most exceptional nation ever to exist on EARTH!!!

[spectr17]

A member of our hunting forum hung some flags today on the freeway near Azusa CA on the 210 freeway. I just happened to see them while driving at work. Very kewl to see.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Rightly Biased]

BTTT