This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house – September 11, 2001. That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor. I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock. I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93. I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son’s police shield as a reminder of all that was lost. And I still carry his badge.
In my mind, history will treat the man far differently than many of us have treated him during his time in office. And I’m not the only one that thinks so.
Bryan,
I don’t know if it’s my screen or your blog stuff, but it appears that the your comments are cut off about your second line after the president’s quote.
Can you send me a copy of your whole entry? I just want to finish your thoughts.
later,
c
I sent you an email the other day – but I think this issue is fixed 😉
B