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IN MEMORIAM: 9/11 AND BEYOND

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Real Estate Agent with Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 MD594797

IN MEMORIAM: 9/11 AND BEYOND

It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years. I remember where I was and every minute of that day as if it was yesterday. I remember rolling my eyes about another stupid Hollywood production that ran on TV before the 2nd plane struck and I realized this was no fictitious event. I remember racing to WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH where I interned at the time and staying for the next 48 hours. I remember trying for days to get through to my family. I remember the confusion, fear and sadness and how it struck us that 9/11 will change our lives forever.


10 years later the horrific events of 9/11 are still unfathomable,
the sheer evilness of a few still shakes us to our core.

 

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Today we remember the 2,977 victims of 9/11. We remember the 2606 who were murdered at the World Trader Center, the 125 at the Pentagon, the 87 aboard AA 11, the 60 on UA 175, the 59 aboard AA 77 and the 40 on UA 93. We will never forget.

Today we honor all the firefighters, police officers, EMTs and civilians who so unselfishly stormed up the towers instead of down and the brave Todd Beamers of the world! We admire your strength and courage and we will never forget your acts of heroism.

Today we remember the more than 6,200 troops who fought and died in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. There are no words large enough to express our gratitude for your bravery. We will never forget.

Today we honor all the men and women in uniform who continue to risk all and sacrifice so much. Thank you – are only two little words which, again, cannot begin to express our gratitude. We honor all the families, the parents who sent their children off to war, the spouses who stay strong on the home-front and the kids whose childhoods revolve around care packages, daddy-dolls and homecomings.


TODAY I AM ALSO HONORING MY 3 PERSONAL HEROES

To my husband Jody –

I deeply respect your unwavering commitment to serve your country and your strength to do so time and time again never ceases to amaze me. It is always painfully hard to say good-bye and I’ve missed you terribly every single day you were gone. I do take comfort in knowing what truly great things you have accomplished - how you cared for the sick, treated the wounded and saved lives! You are my hero and I am proud to be your wife. I love you!

To my Amelie and Angeline –

you, my 2 little princesses, are part of an amazing new generation of little heroes. You were born years after this tragic day but the events of 9/11 have deeply affected your lives. You grow up with combat boots lined up next to your little flip-flops and blowing kisses to the “desert” when daddy has to go away for awhile. You live with the memory of missing daddy at gymnastic practice, at the playground ... and the knowledge of a next good-bye. I see your fears and I feel your pain. I promise you, I will always be right here for you. Remember, be brave like Desperaux! I love you!

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Comments (13)

David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Andrea, thanks for sharing a very well written poston 9/11. We do remember and I'm glad you are remembering your 3 personal heroes.

Sep 11, 2011 05:50 AM
Terri Poehler
Realtor - Coral Springs, FL
Coral Springs Real Estate Agent
Andrea, this is so touching. A day the history books will talk about forever.
Sep 11, 2011 05:57 AM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Hi, Andrea -- thanks for your heartfelt thoughts and a wonderful tribute post.  I hope everyone has a peaceful day.

Best, Eric ^0-0^

Sep 11, 2011 06:25 AM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee
SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 - Baltimore, MD
Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

Thank you for your service and your beautifully written blog.  I am re-blogging and saying a special prayer for your family.

Maryland Mortgage Mama

Sep 11, 2011 06:26 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Andrea, what a beautiful tribute...I read this reblogged on Bridget's post and just wanted to stop by and say "God Bless you, your family, and the 2,977 lives that were lost".

Sep 11, 2011 07:38 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks to Bridget for pointing me to this beautifully written post in honor of 9/11. You and your girls have much to be proud of and we are very thankful.
Margaret

Sep 11, 2011 08:10 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I usually make it a point to respond to each and every comment but I know you'll understand that there is really nothing left to say today. I thank you all for taking the time to share, remember and reflect and for allowing me to do the same. I appreciate your thoughts!

Sep 11, 2011 10:26 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Wonderful, Andrea.  Thanks for sharing your three treasures with us!

Sep 11, 2011 11:55 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Andrea--this is a truly awesome post.  Thanks for your husband's service.  I will include on the list of 9-11 posts.  Plus I just clicked the 'SUGGEST' button.  Good job!

Sep 11, 2011 12:45 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Andrea - Thank you for sharing your personal heroes with us ..... you and many like you are in the thoughts and prayers of people around the world today.

Sep 11, 2011 01:34 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Thank you all again for allowing me to share my thoughts. All the memorials, the moments of silence and our written tributes are a way to help us cope, to help us heal, to show that we will never forget and that the kind spirit of humanity will prevail over the evil.

Sep 11, 2011 04:05 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Andrea, it is so true that while many of us have picked up and moved on, our military families have been affected for years thereafter and still are.  I volunteered as "key spouse" while stationed in England during and "after" the Gulf War to support the spouses and families of our military members who were left behind to cope in a foreign country often not even knowing where their spouse was deployed to.

Sep 12, 2011 02:17 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Silvia, we struggled yesterday. How do you explain to a 6-yr. old that the events that are deeply impacting her life happened years before she was born? I, at least, have a general idea where my husband is when deployed but thank goodness for the support groups, they are priceless.

Sep 12, 2011 04:13 PM