We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:59:49 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 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... and that while we fight... We also build - and in some cases, fight so we *can* build. 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. Spc. Elizabeth Ferguson, from the 244th Engineer Battalion, 651st Area Support Group, helps to build a school in Los Higos, Panama, during... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:54:53 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31811 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31811 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:09:50 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31797 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31797 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:35:07 -0600 John - I'll raise a glass with you in memory of the ones gone on ahead... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31786 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31786 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:39:08 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31785 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31785 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 19:52:01 -0600 John- I remember. It took me all day to get my post together... but it's there now. Never forget. Always honor. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31781 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31781 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 19:14:01 -0600 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 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31778 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31778 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:45:07 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31777 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31777 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:32:21 -0600 still be doing something right. -SangerM ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31776 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31776 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:26:42 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31775 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31775 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:23:54 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31774 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/09/911.html#comment-31774 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:45:39 -0600