In Memoriam 20

"Tribute in Light" credit 2006 - Denise Gould / USAF

It’s truly hard to believe that it has already been 20 years. While there were without a doubt issues among we American citizens after 9/11/01, they are sadly nothing compared to what we face today. We have fallen so far from the hopeful ideal that this country should be.

Today I am hopeful that the sense of unity that this country showed after the 9/11 attacks will return someday very soon. We sorely need it so that we may defeat the growing authoritarian and fascistic elements that have caused our wide and painful divisions.

In Memoriam 14

"Tribute in Light" credit 2006 - Denise Gould / USAF

     As we all likely say every year since and will for some time to come: "It's hard to believe it's been so long already."  Fourteen years.  Myself and many of you will probably remember where we were this day in 2001 for the rest of our lives. We will indeed never forget.

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