A Small Note About 9/11 Remembrance Today
by Brad Wells on Sep 11, 2010 10:21 AM EDT
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PrintI don't usually get caught up in all the typical nonsense that surrounds these 9/11 tributes that are done every year. However, this year, because of certain circumstances and controversies that have unnecessarily overshadowed the day, and because 9/11 falls on a pretty loaded sports Saturday this year, I'll simply say this:
As someone who witnessed the second plane explode out of the back of Tower Two from 6th Avenue and 18th Street in New York; as someone who had to fight through mobs of people covered in white ash; as someone who smelled smoke from the burning towers in his apartment for over a week; as someone who remembers the day after the attacks, walking through Manhattan and watching bicyclists riding through the eerily deserted streets wearing gas masks to protect them from the asbestos in the air, it is my personal feeling that the best tribute anyone can give is not raising a flag on 9/11 day. It's not singing the National Anthem louder, or tying ribbons to your mailbox. It certainly is not burning books, changing the logos on your football helmets, or having a long moment of silence.
The best tribute one can give is to, quite simply, not be afraid.
Enjoy your sports Saturday, and Go Colts!
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Excellent work BBS
The courage displayed on that day should always be remembered.
Excellent Work -BBS
Thanks for posting this and excellent choice of words.
by Horseshoe_Tsunami on Sep 11, 2010 11:32 AM EDT reply actions
Nice
Nothing's complicated if you understand it.
Agreed.
No one should feel it necessary to do some nationalist ritual. We all know where we’re at and what we’re about.
Right on BBS
"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"
I wasn’t aware you were that close to Ground Zero Brad. Obviously you made it out ok, and I’m glad for that.
Days like this aren’t as you said about doing something special in remembrance, it’s merely the thought that counts.
You should read 12th Horseman. Do it.
BBS.
You are right on the money. Im glad to finally see someone with a little common sense.
If Russia attacked Turkey from the rear, Do you think Greece would help?
Very well said.
"I've never seen a supernova blow up, but if it's anything like my old Chevy Nova, it'll light up the night sky" -Philip J. Fry
Thank You BBS
for that sentiment. Very well stated.
Well said.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
Last piece of Colts merch added to my collection: Riddell Authentic Revolution Helmet!.
Wow, BBS. That's awesome.
I think you made Marked Hoosier cry.
"Sometimes I think children are the worst people alive. And even if they're not - even if some smiling toddler is as pure as Evian - it's only a matter of time ... As far as I can tell, the nicest thing you can say about children is that they haven't done anything terrible yet."
— Chuck Klosterman
by Addai Another Aday on Sep 11, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
Well said BBS
I guess you know I was there too; and I totally agree with your sentiments.
Buy my books/read my blog (coltplay.blogspot.com)
good stuff
I’ll never forget exactly where I was that day. That’s the kind of stuff that sticks with you.
To all our troops that have sacrificed so that we are (as BBS said) not afraid: Our words are inadequate to express our thanks… but they are all we have. Thank you.
by ColtsFanInTexas on Sep 11, 2010 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
I don't get it.
We are less than 24 hours away from Colts v. Texans and this website is silent. Don’t make me go to the Texans blog to talk up the Colts.
PeaceLoveAndPeytonManning
well at least over there on that thread you won’t be confronted about a opinion you don’t agree with in a article by what is little more than a school yard bully mentality which has lead to banning and a mass exit of good loyal Colt fans.
by Ufanforreal on Sep 11, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to
get into internet politics. For me it’s all about connecting with Colts fan and getting jacked up about our opportunity to mow down opponents this season with our loaded offense and healthy defense. That’s a sexy concept (in a totally dude way).
PeaceLoveAndPeytonManning
Well I will keep posting...
I’m in a house full of 15-18 Eagles fans and I am taking a bunch of flak. Give me a little verbal backbone so I can feel confident about talking trash on the NFC East. I have bet money on a Colts sweep in the division. Boys/Eagles/Skins/Giants. Please!
PeaceLoveAndPeytonManning
Wow...
for a minute I thought this was a football blog.
Idk why people are arguing about how or why to remember, or for some people even questioning who did it.. The point is just to remember and don’t forget the people lost in this and other national tragedies.
Couldn't agree more
The best tribute one can give is to, quite simply, not be afraid.
Exactly.
T-minus four hours and counting to kickoff…GO COLTS!!
"My goal is to be the person my dog seems to think I am."
"I'm all lost in the supermarket/ I can no longer shop happily/ I came in here for the special offer/ A guaranteed personaility."
Thanks, Brad
… for deleting that BS. Sorry I extended it by responding to the guy.
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No problem
Let’s have fun with some football today instead of talking 9/11. :)
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