It's has been 9 years.

And we have not given up.

We are pursuing freedom, we are pursuing those who attacked us, we are supporting our military.

Please feel free to change out your avatar with this 9-11 graphic. And let's keep them up until sunset, Sunday, 9-12-10.

Despite differences in agencies, departments, personalities and people, we all stand shoulder to shoulder to show our respect to the Fallen in NYC, the Pentagon and those military brothers in arms who fell in the pursuit of freedom.

And we stand as Americans to support those people who, either in plain view or behind the curtain, are remaining strong in our committment to 'not falter'.

Post up you thoughts and thank you.

Bump Sarge & Cat, and shun the apologists and the like, 2 more months.

k0stw says ...

Bump Sarge.

Whenever I think of 9/11, I'll always remember those who ran into danger to save others:  NYPD, PAPD, FDNY, and everyone else.  Too many good people never returned home, and the rest of the world forgets them too quickly.

We Will Never Forget.

Fidelis ad Mortem (Faithful unto Death)

motto of the NYPD

BUMP

BUMP!

 BUMP to all the comments.  

BUMP.

BrooklynHillsCop says ...

It is a noble idea so, thumbs up.

I would prefer not change my Avatar, for personal reasons.

I do understand the prospective and my hat is off to all of you, because I realize that the avatar represents in a way our sense of unity against any and all enemies of our country.

I also hope you all understand that people that were On Duty on that day, people that saw it with their own eyes have a -somewhat- different prospective... So, I will use my old Shield number 7754 with a mourning band.

Frank, as I said in the other thread IMO that is a great idea for all of the officers who were there to use their own badge with the mourning band.

BrooklynHillsCop says ...

It is a noble idea so, thumbs up.

I would prefer not change my Avatar, for personal reasons.

I do understand the prospective and my hat is off to all of you, because I realize that the avatar represents in a way our sense of unity against any and all enemies of our country.

I also hope you all understand that people that were On Duty on that day, people that saw it with their own eyes have a -somewhat- different prospective... So, I will use my old Shield number 7754 with a mourning band.

Bump to you, Frank.

BrooklynHillsCop says ...

It is a noble idea so, thumbs up.

I would prefer not change my Avatar, for personal reasons.

I do understand the prospective and my hat is off to all of you, because I realize that the avatar represents in a way our sense of unity against any and all enemies of our country.

I also hope you all understand that people that were On Duty on that day, people that saw it with their own eyes have a -somewhat- different prospective... So, I will use my old Shield number 7754 with a mourning band.

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No worries, Frank.

We are all shoulder to shoulder on this one. You're avatar is fine.

 

all police and fire need to stand as one on that day, and every day after.

jakesdad says ...

I will never forget and pray that all American won't either.

 

Bump

We come from Germany, we are still useable in those days with our thoughts with you. We pray for your strength for living people have been killed in the attacks, for the rescuer to quickly spot and those who were lost in the rescue of the injured their life for the fallen and wounded soldiers of your country following the attacks defended. We also carry the sadness around these people in our hearts.
Rainer and Rosi

csp1195ret says ...

BUMP TO ALL COMMENTS,RIP TO ALL OUR FALLEN HERO'S

ALWAYS REMEMBER...............and NEVER FORGET - and for me - FORGIVING is out of the question.

In memory of my friends, Lt. Robert Cirri and PO Maurice Barry, PAPD, the members of the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD and the innocent civilians murdered by the Islamic Terrorists,

...and to those who have suffered from physical and emotional pain since then, including the rescuers who have become ill,

...and to the men and women of our military who have brought the fight to our enemies,

I have changd my avatar in their honor.

Amen, Sarge.

Those who are my friends or have seen my profile (especially, now) know my feelings about 9/11. The Pentagon has never been a "no fly" zone. Planes taking off from Reagan-DCA fly over it because the runways are very short and they must quickly gain altitude so take off South. Our street wasn't named Army Navy Drive on a whim... it has one of the 2 South Parking lots of The Pentagon. Those of you who live in earthquake areas, were First Responders here or NY, worked at the Pentagon, DEA, USMS, or Crystal City area, know what it feels like to have a large building quake.  I am 1.5 blocks from the Pentagon - our 12-level condo shook enough to cause the coffee to splash out of my mug while watching the morning news from NY and then it switched to Arlington. The 1st photo is an aerial view of the Pentagon in 1988... it is beautiful from the air. It's the largest building in the world at 6,500,000 square feet (604,000 m2), of which 3,700,000 sq ft (344,000 m2) are used as offices, and it has 17.5 miles (28.2 km) or corridors in its 5 Rings and 5 floors above ground and 2 floors below ground - the first floor below ground had/has shops, bus terminal, computer room - and square dancing was held there on Sundays. The 2nd below ground level was where I was a contractor in a vast computer area known as the National Military Command System Support Center - NMCSSC and a special security badge was required to enter that area. This was just before I went to work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. 

I went to the hill at the end of our property, and took the photo of the breech into the Pentagon, which was the first 3 Rings (A, B, C). There were already people on the hill and floral tributes on the ground and against the trees... all were sobbing.  When I got back into my home, I had a message from a FBOP co-worker who had been pulled from her flight at the airport and had to walk into Crystal City - her hair was all gray with burned papers and her face was smudged from ash. Her husband was working our Command Center because we went on 24/7 lockdown and all staff were to report to their prison.  The second photo was taken 9/12 and was where I passed daily to go into DC and always waved at the guys who worked at the Pentagon Fire Department.  If I recall, the heliport was also there.  The quiet in Arlington was eerie.... the only noise was helicopters with search lights and first responder vehicles. The day will stay with me until I take my last breath and, quite frankly, I keep wondering when the next attempt or successful act will occur.  For me, I will remember until I take my last breath. 

I try to help my healing by working the annual Arlington Police/Fire/Sheriff 9-11 Memorial 5k. The woman who is usually the first to begin the 5k is a Pentagon survivor who wears her scars with pride. Her t-shirt has a photo of her sister, who did not make it out.

GOD BLESS AMERICA, FIRST RESPONDERS, SEARCH and RESCUE TEAMS, SURVIVORS, and THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.  

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