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| Welcome to Jump Start America. This site is designed to offer ideas for helping American's get back up on their feet and a reminder why our country is so great. My hopes are to start adding new things to the site weekly making it more informative and fun. So go ahead and take a look around and keep checking back for the latest additions.
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| Posted by: gbenton |
9/11/2010 10:41 AM |
I remember this day, where I was and what I was doing. The television was like a black hole that sucked me in and would not let go, and like I nightmare that I could not wake up from. My memory will forever be etched with the attack on our beloved country. Hate and revenge filled my mind, and I was ready to go serve our country if that what things were to come. I think that feelings of disgust and loathing can be natural when you see any atrocity, especially one that you can not stop.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the pursuit of happiness are part of living in America. As a matter of fact think about the people you live next to, or work with. Think about you friends. Or maybe even your loved ones. September 11th was such a horrific and hurtful day, like a stab to the heart, but it showed that America could come together and unite. UNITED WE STAND. Do we still stand together? Are we still united in our efforts to make the USA one of the best places in the world to live?
The news media has glorified a single man wanting to burn the Koran. They have decided that one mans ignorance and obsession is worthy of mass exposure. Other countries around the world only see unintelligent and bottem-feeding reporting instead of what should be reported. The things that should be remembered have gone ignored. Do you get discouraged when you watch the news or read the paper when it comes to September 11th? Or do you remember days of reporting where America came together to start rebuilding?
I want to say I am sorry for the loss of every life that day. Thank you for all fireman and police who rushed to help. Thank you for the everyday citizens who donated their time, money and faith to help all those in need. I will remember and I will not forget. I do think it is distasteful and trashy for anyone and any company to try to capitalize on such a tragedy. But, we should all not let ourselves be absorbed for the others gain. If anything, go outside and enjoy life. Hug your family, call a friend. Read a good book, or say a prayer.. But if you do anything, don’t forget the true importance of September 11th and how our country showed the world how with all our indifferences America came together. |
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Re: A Day to Remember |
By Grammy on
9/16/2010 7:57 AM |
| I'll always remember and be so very thankful for the pilot that allowed several of us from Atlanta to board his flight so we could finally leave Cancun and return home. Having been stuck for over 3 days during this horrific time for Americans, going home was paramount to anything else. Upon arriving very late in the evening at the Hartsfield airrport we soon realized just how much this Pilot took on to get us home. Apparently, Atlanta was not on this flight's schedule and consequently there were no customs personnel on duty when we arrived. I overheard an airport attendant mention that the pilot/airline involved would probably be fined. I don't know if they were or not, but this is one passenger that can't express her gratitude enough. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. |
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