Letter #34
Sept. 11,2011
9/11 ten years later
Dear Family,
On this, the tenth anniversary of 9/11, I felt I must express my thanks for my native home. I want to express my deep gratitude for my country. God bless America, my home sweet home. As I sit here in the office, I can't help but reflect on that fateful day of ten years ago. I remember it as if it were yesterday. I was up early getting ready to head out. I got a call from dad. He told me to turn on the T.V. I turned it on just as the second tower was impacted. I thought what I was watching was a movie clip. When I realized it was real, the feeling that came over me was overwhelming. I cried thinking about all those people. Then I felt disbelief. How could this be happening here? This is the United States of America. That day we all learned something. Innocence is no longer ours nor are we naive.
The sick feeling in my stomach did not go away for months. People gave blood, we put our flags out in front of our homes and on our cars to show support. I have never seen so many American flags on display at any given time in my life. We came together as a nation, community, and family. We stood united as one nation under GOD. I am so proud to be an American. I love my country and am grateful for the freedoms, which we enjoy there.
Being away gives me a greater, deeper love and appreciation for my country. I know most people feel that way about their places of birth as well but for me, I feel so blessed to call the United States of America my home. Every time I see Liberty, I feel such reverence and gratitude. I remember when I was flying home from my mission to SL via NYC. I was sitting by the window and as I saw the statue of Liberty, the tears started falling freely. I was so glad to be HOME…my home sweet home.
My prayers go out to all those who were directly affected by 9/11. I think of the children who lost their moms or dads or never met them at all. And those who lost husbands and wives. Those who lost a family member, friend, co worker or neighbor. So many were affected, as was the rest of the country. I give my thanks to all those who lost their lives. Those courageous souls who thought nothing of their own lives but only that of saving others. Their examples of amazing grace, bravery, humanity and courage will live on in my heart and the hearts of many.
That is it for today. I know I just sent a letter but I could not let the day go by without expressing my deep and abiding gratitude for my country, which I love. God Bless America!
Love,
Mom,Shir, Mema, Grammah,Soeur Cannon
Soeur Shirin Cannon
Sister Shirin Cannon
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