As the anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks rolls around again, I began thinking about it the other day.
For most of us in the United States, it was an event that changed our lives in many ways, both in physical terms (air travel security, etc.), and in the way we think about our own safety and security within our borders. It very much altered our conception of how wars are waged.
But I was really thinking more about the survivors of those who lost their lives that day. For them, this was a much more personal tragedy. This song and video are the results of my musings.
You're a man of many talents Charlie.
Very nice job.
My heart still aches for the lives lost.
I would like to see people treat each other as they did the first month after the attack.
Hopefully, moving forward, the world will begin to become a better place.
Thank you for sharing your talent.
Charlie that was amazing. A beautiful tribute. That day not only impacted the US forever but every other country around the world. Being a Canadian firefighter it touched us all. We sent crews in the weeks that followed to helpout in any small way we could. We also sent critical incident teams to help the emergency workers try to deal with this horrrific situation. Thank you for such a moving tribute I'm sure all that listen will feel the same way. The universe as we knew it was terribly altered that day. Bruce
Charlie, I'm speechless at your wonderful tribute!!! You have an extraordinary talent - I hope that you share this talent with others! I listen to this song and it brings chills to my body. Your singing and writing remind me in many ways of one of my favorite folks artists, Gordon Lightfoot, but I think you have a better voice.
Great job, Charie, and thank you so much for sharing. It has made my day!!!
Only knowing you through the typed word, I am in wonder of your fine singing voice and your talent for penning such a fine tribute…I sit here with a tear in my eye… from the other side of the world… thank you…
It did make everyone pull together for a while, Don. Like Eric said, though, it would be great if people still treated each other the same way the did in the days immediately following the event.
Charlie- I was blown away by your moving tribute to America's greatest tragedy. You should get this produced. Maybe a duet with Toby Keith is in your future. WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9/11
Sadly, I'm suffering from 9/11 overload. I've lived in Manhattan for the last 13 years and I once worked in WTC2 on both the 68th and 44th floors. My wife and I dated around the WTC area. We would often meet outside the Borders bookstore and stop by the Krispy Kreme for a snack. The day we were married, I bought flowers in the flower shop.
Since 9/11, I no longer fully enjoy September days with clear skies. I'm tired of the throngs of tourists who visit the site, tired of the endless construction (despite being happy to see the new buildings rise) and have never and probably never will visit the memorial. I just can't. Any one who lived through the aftermath with the photos of the lost taped to lamp posts, who watched the smoke rise for week upon week, who sees the changes to our world in the increased police and military presence will ever see our city the same way again.
I certainly appreciate the efforts of those who wish to commemorate or pay tribute, but I just can't look at it. It will always hurt too much.
My daughter lives in Manhattan, although she didn't move there until several years after 9/11. But because I visit fairly often, I feel somewhat of a connection to the city. Also, my first visit to New York was in late 1974 just as the WTC towers were being completed. I will always remember looking up at those buildings as an awe-struck teenager, amazed that such a thing was even possible.
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