Remembering 911—10 Years Later

Remembering 911—10 Years Later

 

By Pam Taylor

 

A decade after the worst terrorist attack on US shores, organizations, celebrities, survivors, victims’ families and others are attending events, churches, concerts, and/or scheduling reflective time with family and friends.

 

From the National Cathedral’s “A Call to Compassion” (www.calltocompassion.com) to one of the biggest memorial projects—featuring more than 30 actors, singers and sports figures (as well as survivors of the attacks and relatives of victims)—the “I Will (Pay Tribute)” campaign (Look To The Stars), the celebrations and reflections will also be a reminder for most of us of how our lives have been permanently changed.

Of course, most of us will not be able to get tickets to any of the big memorial events; however, the founders of MyGoodDeed Inc. created a website to encourage people around the world to participate in the annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance: “A day to volunteer, perform good deeds and support charitable causes.”

Below are just some of the tributes posted on 911day.org to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

"I will volunteer to serve breakfast to local police and firefighters that protect us everyday." − Aaron Bynion

 

"I will send care packages to the men and women overseas fighting for our country." − Lakisha

 

"I will stop and remember." − Mary Y. Ceglia

 

What will you do to commemorate 911?