Septemeber 11, 2006 will mark the 5th anniversary of a day that changed the world. The acts of terrorism had an immeasurable effect on the history, culture, politics, communications, economy, religion, science, etc., etc....of the entire world.

Several members of this board were in New York City on that day. Some of us were very close to the site. There may be new members who haven't made their presence known on that day.

I ask that this thread be used respectfully for a memorial; a tribute; a beacon of peace and hope for the future. There is a website dedicated to building a memorial at the WTC site - buildthememorial . If you are so inclined, make a donation. My "story" is posted on the site and it is part of the archive. It's not a sensational story, but just an account of my day; witnessing the collapse of tower 2 and escaping from downtown Manhattan and NYC. I felt it necessary to preserve the story for my children and grandchildren. It was also a catharsis.

Whatever your participation or rememberance, share your thoughts here. Pray for the victims; living and dead. And pray it never happens again.