9/11~10 years later...

Joe and I leaving for our 9/11 Memorial Harley Davidson Poker Run...

9/11 marks a time in history that will not be forgotten by anyone who was old enough to remember it. It was a tragic act that brought people to their knees in prayer...and still does to this day. All this week I watched the footage of that day, listened to the stories of the children and families who have had to move on without their loved ones. I don't know about you, but I think every night I cried like a baby.

Joe and I moved into our home almost 5 months ago, we have been talking about getting our flag up on the house, where to put it, if we would be able to drill into the house...(this was impossible to do on our house in CA) FINALLY, last week we made sure we took the time to get our flag up and flying. We were so proud of ourselves...if Joe could he would have high powered spotlights beaming on it all night long. We lined our driveway with our little flags and we admired our patriotism. I feel as an American, that the very least I can do is fly the flag of the most amazing country in the world, don't you? As we looked through our HUGE neighborhood I was so upset that I didn't see other houses showing the same respect. I mean, maybe you can't get a flag, buy a flag, get a flag to drill into your house...draw one with crayons and stick it on your window, amuse me somehow!

Here in the South, especially in Savannah where we have Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield...I'm sure all of these men and women would love to see this support as well. One of the things I found so moving about Savannah was when I flew into our airport the first time. Troops flying in and out in all corners, kissing their wives, children, babies and parents good-bye. Unlike LAX, these men and women are fully supported and families are welcomed into the airport with open arms...the way it should be. The heartfelt good-byes are never easy to see, and I found myself praying that soldier makes it home one day. The thing is, 9/11 was a tragedy, but the past 10 years we have lost so many lives as a reflection of that horrible day.

I pray we will continue to come together as a country and more people will show this simple act of patriotism....and I really hope we catch all the bastards that did this to us!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I wanted to add...while we were driving home from Orlando last week, we stopped at the Harley Davidson dealership and were shocked to see this in the parking lot. This was steel from the WTC that was being delivered somewhere in Florida. Come to find out hundreds of pieces were being delievered all over the country, how humbled we were to see this with the anniversary around the corner.