Thursday, September 11, 2008
Remembering 9/11
Today is the anniversary of a horrible event in our recent history--the 9/11 attack which killed over three thousand people in New York City. This year I decided to remember the attack in a more active way--by visiting the children at Peace Village.
There's a big holiday coming up, Mid Autumn festival--which is a time to give children presents. It so happened that at Peace Village they were having a party for the children on 9/11. So I bought some gifts, both educational and fun and brought them out to the children.
I really felt this was the best way to honor my country and those lost--buy serving others. I'm glad to hear that both candidates on the presidential campaign have emphasized the need for service to others as a way to improve as individuals and as a country.
On this day, we can't help but feel sorrow and pain. But it's very satisfying to be able to give others joy. One small step toward peace.
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