[nabs] reflections on tragedy

Mon Sep 12 19:16:46 EDT 2011

Boy, you guys are making me feel really old! I watched allot of shows yesterday and had forgotten that you were able to carry on pocket knives before this all happened. 

The USA network had a good movie last night called "The space in between" about a flight attendant and a Muslim boy, and I would recommend it to anyone. One interesting thing that I had forgotten was what happened on April 19, 1995? No one knew, including me, it was when the federal building in Oklahoma City was blown up by a home grown terrorist.

So let us say a prayer for everyone that has been affected by terrorism and may we find an end to all the needless violence.

Yvonne

From: nabs-bounces at acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 10:06 PM
To: Discussion list for NABS, National Alliance of Blind Students.
Subject: Re: [nabs] reflections on tragedy

Sara,

So you were younger than me. On 9/11 I was a senior and I was 17.

I remember it being early morning after break and going into second period and hearing the news. It was scary. But I felt safe; I was in school after all and as a youth, I did not follow news and politics as I do now.

It really did not hit me until much later what a tragedy it was. Yes our nation was changed forever; new security measures came about and we will always have a heightened security due to the attack. A controversial law, the patriot act, was also passed in congress and it gave the government more leeway to search citizens’ private records.  

Anyway, I hope all are safe. I watched the kennedy’s center 911 concert tonight and it was good but sad. Obama spoke there as well.

Take care.

Ashley

From: Sara Conrad <mailto:president.acbstudents at gmail.com>  

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 7:39 PM

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Subject: Re: [nabs] reflections on tragedy

Isn't it amazing how our world changed in just a few hours ten years ago? I recall sitting in my fifthgrade art class just after the first plane hit. We saw live coverage of the second. Amazing how it feels so long ago and yet so close to our hearts. I thank God for the men and woman who fight to keep us safe, and certainly those who lost their lives. Blessings to all on this day of remembrance. While we have much to grieve and fear, we also have a freedom that we must celebrate. 

Sara 

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On Sep 11, 2011, at 3:27 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:

Hi all,

We all have varying views on how to address safety and security. But somehow, some way, those terrorists got through.

We were attacked a decade ago.

I was finishing a class in high school when I heard the news. School was closed the next day. Our school had an assembly where the choir, band, and other groups performed to commemorate 9/11.

I hope that we all take a moment to reflect on it. I will be praying for our country and everyone’s safety/security on the anniversary.

I’m a Christian so I have faith that we will grow stronger as a nation. If you had a loved one impacted by the attack, I hope you recovered somewhat from the tragedy. 

Some pray in churches, others are going to public memorials today and still others will do volunteer service to serve the country. If you are doing anything different or special, I hope it goes well for you. 

Take care.

Ashley

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