Sunday, September 11, 2011

Remembering...

Remembering the men and women that lost their lives 10 years ago.
Remembering the children that lost their mothers and fathers 10 years ago.
Remembering the mothers and fathers who lost their children 10 years ago.
Remembering the brothers and sisters that lost their siblings 10 years ago.
Too many lives were lost and 10 years later I WILL NOT FORGET!!
What kind of person runs into burning buildings when everyone else is running out?  A hero.  Everyday these heros risk their lives to save others.  I married a hero.  I married someone who runs into burning buildings and comes home with black stuff coming out of his nose.  I married someone that loves his job and wants to protect and help other people.   Today we celebrated the lives lost of the innocent people that were affected by 9-11 and for the firefighters and police doing their job to save them.  We celebrated the military for fighting for our freedom and keeping us safe.
 These boys did a remembrance hike this morning climbing 1.5 miles up 1500 feet of elevation (totaling 3 miles) on a  hike symbolizing the steps and distance in the towers that the firefighters climbed.
 About 200 people from our community showed up for the event.
 A son who idolizes his father


 The fire department put on a ceremony for the town with beautiful speeches, music, and performers.  There were military, police and fire personnel with all their apparatus on display.
 My boys




We will never forget what happened that September day!




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19 comments:

  1. The MomSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    What a nice tribute! Thanks to your husband for what he does. He is a hero! I love the idea of a rememberence hike.

    The picture of your son and your husband melts my heart. Nothing better than seeing total adoration for a daddy by his son!!

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  2. KerrySeptember 12, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Wow, this is an amazing and beautiful thing to do. And the pic of your boys holding hands is so precious.
    Thankyou for the service your husband provides to keep others safe and alive...

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  3. ashley marie wilsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    wow, what an amazing hike and so symbolic i love it. i cant believe its been 10 years. you have a beautiful family!
    xoxo

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  4. Charlotte in IDSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    What a cool hike and great tribute. So neat for your kids to see their father honored for what he does.

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  5. AshleySeptember 12, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    such a lovely tribute!!

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  6. HolliSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    What an amazing tribute! The photos are so beautiful.....

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  7. KellySeptember 12, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Karen. i love this!!!!! what an amazing thing your town did.

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  8. Rebecca September 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Being married to a 'hero' I imagine this hits just a little closer to home/the heart for you!
    What an amazing tribute!!!
    And that hike...powerful!

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  9. Katie @ minivan divaSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I love the pics....so moving.

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  10. Teri TurdiciSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    What an incredible way to spend the day! What a great tribute. I'm so glad I read your blog today. :)

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  11. Simply CamyllaSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    That was a perfect way to spend 9/11

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  12. grey rose (they/them)September 13, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    what a beautiful tribute. wow. this blessed my soul, thank you.
    i will always remember, too.

    xo

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  13. laurenSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    i might be crying a a little. maybe. that was really special... loved the my boys pic... really sweet. :)

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  14. henning loveSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    what a great tribute karen! beautiful photos thanks for sharing

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  15. Whim Wham LifeSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Beautiful family/beautiful day of remembering and honor. xoxo

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  16. MelissaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful family and pictures. Great way to always remember and teach the younger ones about that day. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. amy b.s.September 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    great photos. it still just breaks my heart. and likely always will. so powerful.

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  18. MeredithSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    so glad there were tributes for people to attend, i wish i could've gone to one. these pictures capture it well :)
    YOURS, MINE AND OURS

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  19. Contemplating BeautySeptember 17, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    incredible tribute, thank you for sharing!

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