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9/11

By The Armorer on September 11, 2005 | | Comments (10) | TrackBacks (11)

Take a moment, ponder the event and the impact it's had on our lives - 9/11 echoes in the response to Katrina.

Remember the Day...

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and that while we fight...

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We also build - and in some cases, fight so we *can* build.

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Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, build playground equipment at a local school yard in northern Baghdad.

Sometimes, we build simply because we can, and someone needs the help.

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Spc. Elizabeth Ferguson, from the 244th Engineer Battalion, 651st Area Support Group, helps to build a school in Los Higos, Panama, during a humanitarian mission.


Now, get back to the work at hand.

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U.S. Army Guardsmen from the 890th Engineering Battalion A-Company Picayune, Miss., clear debris from the beach while in Biloxi, Miss., during humanitarian relief efforts in support of Joint Task Force Katrina, Sept. 4, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James M. Bowman)

If you want to do something 9/11-related... from the left or the right, up or down on the issue... offer input on the Flight 93 Memorial plan, and/or the WTC Memorial.


Lastly, I'll listen to anybody who wants to talk about improving the structuring of response to disasters of this magnitude. What I won't do, however, is listen to such advice delivered sneeringly from some European lips when they wouldn't even take a break from vacation as tens of thousands died in the very slow-rolling disaster of their heat wave...

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The Best of the Rest: Others blogging 9/11 today if you haven't had enough already... this list was shamlessly stolen from Sister Toldjah - who you should visit before any of these other guys.

Captain Ed

Winds of Change

The Political Teen

Brian at Iowa Voice

BlogsForBush

Jim at bRight and Early

Instapundit

Beth at My VRWC

Jay at Stop the ACLU

Cao’s Blog

Patrick Ruffini

Blackfive

Lorie Byrd

Michele Catalano

Across the Atlantic

Ace

California Yankee

James Joyner

Bill Quick

Cox and Forkum

Varifrank

J Rob

Gay Patriot

Neddy Kerfuffles

Rick Moran

Romeocat

Atlas

Alan L. Nelson

My Pet Jawa

IMAO

Mister Snitch

Rob at Say Anything

The Patriette

Southern Appeal

Jon Schaff at South Dakota Politics

Hugh Hewitt

Sparks From The Anvil

Ann Althouse

Ankle Biting Pundits

CavalierX

Publius Rendezvous

(Hey, I did at least remember to edit myself out of it)

My personal score for that day was 13 in the Pentagon. 5 since then.

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Remembering 9-11-01 from Sister Toldjah on September 11, 2005 10:39 AM

It’s impossible to watch documentaries about 9-11 without recalling your own memories of what you were doing that day. As we approach the 4th anniversary of 9-11, I wanted to share with you my personal 9-11 story. I originally posted this on my blog ... Read More

September 11th Remembered from Stop The ACLU on September 11, 2005 10:42 AM

For those who don't know, I'm a Staff Seargent (E-5) in active duty Air Force. Back in 2001 I was an Airman First Class (E-3). I got orders, and was deployed to Kuwait. It was actually pretty nice at the base I got stationed at. Our partic... Read More

Four years ago - never forget from CatHouse Chat on September 11, 2005 1:58 PM

Four years ago... September 11, 2001. What were you doing? What was I doing? What happened that day? I had just dropped the Darling Munchkin off for school. She was just starting First Grade, and really liked her new teacher, Read More

Remembrance... from The Gun Line on September 11, 2005 2:40 PM

I am also amazed at the fortitude shown by the first response communities who responded to these attacks in their respective jurisdictions. The New York Fire Department, the New York City Police Department, the Port Authority, in particular, as well ... Read More

Remembering 9/11 from Righty in a Lefty State on September 11, 2005 3:48 PM

I was at work when we started getting news of the planes hitting the towers in New York City. A co-worker was watching the news on his computer, and he kept saying "One of the towers has collapsed", at which we scoffed - thinking that was impossible... Read More

Thoughts on 9-11 from Fuzzilicious Thinking on September 11, 2005 4:40 PM

Many of my favorite bloggers have written wonderful posts on this 9-11 anniversary. Please go and read them, if you haven't yet. They're so good that I'm glad I finished my own thoughts before I was humbled by reading their remarkable writing. Read More

Remember September 11, 2001 from Donkey Stomp on September 11, 2005 8:20 PM

May God bless all who were affected by 9-11. Read More

Remembering... from Speed of Thought on September 12, 2005 1:57 AM

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Dawn Patrol from Mudville Gazette on September 12, 2005 9:01 AM

Welcome to the Dawn Patrol, our daily roundup of information on the War on Terror and other topics - from the MilBlogs, other blogs, and the mainstream media. If you're a blogger, you can join the conversation. If you link... Read More

Dawn Patrol from Mudville Gazette on September 12, 2005 9:22 AM

Welcome to the Dawn Patrol, our daily roundup of information on the War on Terror and other topics - from the MilBlogs, other blogs, and the mainstream media. If you're a blogger, you can join the conversation. If you link... Read More

Dawn Patrol from Mudville Gazette on September 12, 2005 11:52 AM

Welcome to the Dawn Patrol, our daily roundup of information on the War on Terror and other topics - from the MilBlogs, other blogs, and the mainstream media. If you're a blogger, you can join the conversation. If you link... Read More

10 Comments

By Barb on September 11, 2005 9:45 AM
Thanks for tying the past to the present so well, John. The important thing to do today is remember, and then take actions to help those who need it now.
 
By seawitch on September 11, 2005 10:23 AM
Mississippi has been invaded!! In a very good way. I cannot say thank you enough to all the men and women who are helping us to clear the rubble and begin to rebuild. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
 
By SangerM on September 11, 2005 11:26 AM
As always, John, a sense of taste and a fine perspective. Good connections. 1/41 was in Erlangen when I was there. Not sure they are now. 1AD is where I spent most of my Army time, I like reading about those who've "come after," especially when it's positive stuff.... And in light of the past few decades, when so much could have been so much worse and so much could hardly have turned out better, I'd have to say that God has certainly blessed America. We must still be doing something right. -SangerM
 
By Cao on September 11, 2005 2:32 PM
Thanks. It's a solemn day...to consider all that we have that many around the world only dream of...to preserve our way of life--THAT is why we fight. It is worth dying for. God Bless America.
 
By Romeocat on September 11, 2005 2:45 PM
Grrrr! So sorry for the multiple TBs - TPad and I are arguing today. Thanks for this post; it is true to the courage displayed by so many on that terrible day! "Let's roll!" "Let's get back to work!" Perfect. -- R'cat CatHouse Chat
 
By AFSister on September 11, 2005 7:14 PM
John- I remember. It took me all day to get my post together... but it's there now. Never forget. Always honor.
 
By wordsmith on September 11, 2005 7:52 PM
Thanks for all that you and the rest of our proud military does, day in and day out. Nothing is taken for granted and the events of 9/11 will never be forgotten.
 
By Barb on September 11, 2005 9:39 PM
John - I'll raise a glass with you in memory of the ones gone on ahead...
 
By Cricket on September 12, 2005 8:35 AM
Get rid of the governor of LA and the mayor of NO and their handwringing attitudes. Get rid of the corruption. Like Bush I said, he had no problem with Michael Dukakis' passion, but with where that passion would lead. Making the hard choices to protect people means that a lot of the burden falls on the individual after the state does its' part. I don't see how it could have happened any faster, or been any better given the people and attitudes already in place. Now that we have the benefit of hindsight, maybe some new laws on the local level to begin with. In Alaska, kids are required to wear coats, hats and mittens. Your car needs a device so it won't freeze...and on and on. In California, there were earthquake drills and regular updates on structural codes for builders. The Red Cross taught classes to church groups and schools on what to have in an emergency kit. In WA state, the same types of things were in place since St. Helen's blew and now that the volcano is active again. In Missouri it is the heat and the snow...and so forth. 9-11? I will never forget and will be grateful for those who protect me and mine.
 
By Publius Rendezvous on September 12, 2005 7:09 PM
I appreciate you linking with my site, and I enjoyed your tribute on September 11th. It is so hard to believe it has been that long ago, it only feels like yesterday. It was a pleasure, and meaningful to commerate that day, and I thank you for what that meant. Please feel free to visit anytime, and I look forward to returning, please send me an e-mail or comment if you would/care if I added you to my blogroll.