Remembering 9/11

Let’s not forget the victims and survivors of 9/11 nine years ago. Their losses will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with them and their families. But don’t ever forget the first responders! Remember the pain and suffering that they are still going through. Yes, they have horrible memories etched forever in files they wished to forget. Some of them have health problems from breathing in the contaminants that were in the air. Even now they are still fighting for government care. This day did not come without its share of controversies. Muslims wanted to put a mosque within 4 blocks of ground zero. This is offensive to some even though they do have a right to practice their religion here in America but I think it’s a matter of respect and find another location. This is a separate article as it is but I’m not taking away from my homage to 9/11. Another major controversy was with a Florida pastor who threatened to burn the Muslim Koran. What is wrong with people? Hopefully, I’ll have a guest editor who will discuss this issue in detail later. Keep in mind that we lost people at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa., too.  Our soldiers are still fighting and dying in the mountains and desert sands on foreign soils to maintain our security. I ask that you keep our country and military in your prayers.