September 11, 2001 I was changing air filters on the roof of
Relizon in Charlotte, NC and received a call from my father-in-law letting me
know of the attack on America that day.
He wanted to know if any of my employees were in or near uptown. Charlotte is the second largest financial hub
in America and there was speculation that there may be attacks here.
Thankfully there were not any attacks on Charlotte, however
the senseless attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and tragedy in Shanksville,
Pennsylvania was something I will never forget.
I will never forget watching the news and hearing the
stories of the heroic men and women who gave their lives while trying to save
others. Those first responders, firemen,
police and other heroes that ran into the buildings while others were running out impacted my life.
Ethan is infatuated with community helpers as most boys his
age are. We make it a point every
Christmas to take some kind of goodies to fireman, police, ER nurses and the
like who give up their day for the purpose of helping others. When we are driving and hear sirens going by
I will often tell him “let's pray for those firefighters (or Police)”. A simple prayer, asking the Lord to protect
them in their job and allow them to help others.
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the attack on
America. Never forget the innocent who lost their lives and the heroes who gave
theirs.
-David
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