Tragic hero

Hello all you in wonderland

Yesterday was the eighth anniversary of horrific time in our nation's history. In 2001 terrorists hijacked planes and attacked buildings in New York and the Pentagon. Thousands of people lost their lives and millions are grieving.

I do not remember much about that particular date. I think was in class at divinity school. We were supposed to have a lunch discussion, but we heard the terrible news and spend time talking about what was going on and praying.

I have been to New York a couple of times, but only after September 2001. I have seen the memorial site and the gap that is there. I cannot imagine what it was like before. It must hit hard for many people. I admit being thousands of miles away it is hard for me to put in perspective. I don't think that anything will truly heal those that lost their loved ones. The nation will move on and so will the people who lost, but in their own way.

Last night Wendy was watching Fox News as I was sleeping. I woke up to see some of the coverage and remembrances of people who were they that day. It was amazing to see the thick billows of smoke from the buildings. The scary part was that no one knew what was going on. It is hard to know what to do when you have no idea what is happening. It was interesting to see the firefighters covered with ash as they tried to rescue the survivors. One of the firefighters said something about getting paid to risk their lives.

Heroes are formed in time of tragedy. A hero is someone who responds in time of need. We talk about acts, but it is most likely the person. The acts are the way a hero is expressed.

Take some time to remember the ones you love. When you get a chance to be a hero, give it a try. You don't even have to look good in tights. Although I hope nothing bad happens to you and yours.