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In Memory Of September 11

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Real Estate Agent with Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 SA5376460000

Today is a somber day for many due to the Anniversary of such a tragic event that occurred on September 11, 2001.  Each of us has a memory of what that day meant and where you might have been at 8:46 am.  "Unbelievable" is one word that comes to mind, but I'm sure everyone has a different take on that day.  

 

I remember standing in my family room watching as news clips were shown. Staring in desbelief as one tower was hit, then the second.  

 

Having just returned from Manhattan after celebrating birthdays, the four of us coming from across the US to meet and share a girlfriends' weekend together.  

 

Words can never convey the emotions that would satisfy every reader.  

 

Yesterday, 9/10/16, I remember seeing this fly over in Phoenix and knowing that today would be symbolic day for everyone.  

In Memory Of

Our pilots at Luke Air Force Base marked that "X" in the sky yesterday.   

Honoring those that gave their lives that day and others for our country. 

 

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Comments (16)

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Jan,  I will bookmark this to return and listen.  I suspect it will be a bit sobering to hear and watch.  None the less a must.  Mark

Sep 11, 2016 05:03 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Yes Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint it is sobering to listen.  I waffled between posting Amazing Grace, but felt Taps was better suited.  Tough day for  many.  Thank you for commenting. 

Sep 11, 2016 05:15 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I still pray for the families of those who died that day. The very innocent who were simply on the wrong flight, the first responders who ran in to rescue people, those who got sick and died from the toxins of the search as rescue.

Then all the lives lost in battles and attacks since that day.   It's heartbreaking to remember, but the past 15 years have given me some insight to how my grandmother felt about pearl harbor and how my mom felt about President Kennedy's assassination. 

Taps always makes me cry.  And I've heard it at way too many police funerals in the past year.

Sep 11, 2016 05:25 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Tammy Lankford, good for you for putting forth that energy to helping others.  I almost didn't write anything about today because it never seems enough or could be taken in the wrong context.  Words simply can't convey the devastation and how it affected so many and still does both physically and mentally.   

You're right, it does give some semblance to other tragedies for those generations before us.  We have a glimpse into what occurred, unfortunately.  

Ditto about taps.  Right after this, I listened to many versions of Amazing Grace, another tear jerker.  

I hope you have a good day and evening.  Thank you for commenting.  

Sep 11, 2016 07:48 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Jan Green - It is up to us to inform the next generation and so on of the emotions and historical facts from our perspective. They need to know what was burned into our mind that day and how it changed us forever.  I had the privelge of knowing 2 Pearl Harbor survivors and their perspective of that fateful day. It is amazing and gut wrenching to hear it from someone who was there. If we have the ability to travel to the Arizona Memorial and Ground Zero and bring our children and grandchildren, we should take that opportunity.

Sep 11, 2016 09:19 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

You are right Sheri Sperry - MCNE !  I can imagine what it was like listening to WW II stories about Pearl Habor directly from a survivor.  I really want to go to Ground Zero, just haven't made the time.  I will never forget that feeling, watching from afar after I just taken photos of the buildings from Ellis Island.  So sad for all involved.  

Sep 11, 2016 09:58 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Beautiful post;  love the Taps video, although it always makes me cry.  As Sheri Sperry - MCNE said, we must never forget and pass on the significance of 9/11 to future generations.  

Sep 11, 2016 10:02 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you Susan Haughton !  Such a tough day for so many with terrible memories.  Me, too.  And then there's Amazing Grace.....  

You're right so important to share what happened.  This was the scene at Tempe Beach Park for our 9/11 ceremony.  At 8:46 am, all names were read.  Very somber I'm sure.  I couldn't bring myself to attend, but will next year.Tempe Beach Park this morning at 8:46 am

Sep 11, 2016 10:11 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am also one of those folks who distinctly remembers where I was on 9/11.  It's difficult to believe it's been 15 years.  In many ways it seems like yesterday!

Sep 11, 2016 12:08 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

It's amazing how one day can be burned into our memory Myrl Jeffcoat , but this day is definitely one of them.  Time flies....  Thank you for commenting.

Sep 12, 2016 02:24 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

This is all so true Jan. An event that that is so sad and will go down in one of the worst moments in American history.

Sep 12, 2016 12:29 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Yes Noah Seidenberg !  Something that affected so many and the healing continues.  Thank you for commenting and have a great week!

Sep 12, 2016 12:47 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jan I hope and wish that the next generations will be appreciative of what happened... I have written two posts one Friday and one yesterday, I just did not think there is enough "word" to get out and remember this horrific event...Endre

Sep 12, 2016 03:32 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Jan~~You've been featured in today's Tuesday Travelogue!

                                               

                                               Travellers in the Rain!

 

Sep 20, 2016 12:16 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Endre Barath, Jr. I can appreciate your sentiments, especially in light of the recent bombings.  Watching the Today show this am and saw Jamie Curtis give the best explanation, "This country was founded on sacrifices..."  Those that died that day and continue to suffer have paid an immense sacrifice, as well as aid workers and others.  Gut wrenching!

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 - Thank you for that honor!  I'll check it out :) 

 

 

Sep 20, 2016 04:30 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jan I missed Jamie Lee Curtis' comment, I have always been a fan of her father as well as her... after all there is a connection, Endre

Sep 22, 2016 02:56 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

I've always been a fan of Jamie's because she stands up for what she believes in.  Besides, I'm named for her mother, Janet Leigh, just no "et"!   Just Jan. 

Sep 23, 2016 12:52 AM