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word.smith

Everyone needs those.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 9:22 AM | link to this | reply

Canine....

We need more consistent good moments. Then we'd be A OK

posted by word.smith on November 16, 2004 at 9:10 AM | link to this | reply

Sassy

So glad that you stopped by. Thank you for the kind words.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 8:00 AM | link to this | reply

Talion

Thanks for reading. You're posts have helped me a great deal.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 7:59 AM | link to this | reply

Justso

I know that you are always here. Thanks for that.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 7:56 AM | link to this | reply

Canine

I read it twice before just thought I'd let you know I was here!
 

posted by Justi on November 16, 2004 at 4:15 AM | link to this | reply

This is very touching

Reading about things like this also gives me asense of pride about my country and the people who reside in it. It would be great if all of mankind could behave in this manner. Great post.

posted by sassyass_64 on November 15, 2004 at 6:15 PM | link to this | reply

canine277

And you think my posts are what yours should be?

posted by Talion on November 15, 2004 at 5:21 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks, Canine

That's good to know.  I was wondering, there's so much information and speculation out there. 

posted by Blanche. on November 15, 2004 at 5:14 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks for reading word.smith. You are Jamaican are you not? I've been to Jamaica your countrymen seem to have their moments.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 5:12 PM | link to this | reply

I only wish my countrymen

were as patriotic as Americans. We'd be way ahead of where we are today.  Thanks for sharing Canine.

posted by word.smith on November 15, 2004 at 5:09 PM | link to this | reply

Klara

I've read nearly every one of your posts and you owe me nothing. Thank you for the kind words though.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 5:03 PM | link to this | reply

This post alone made my time and my money on Blogit worth it.

Thank you Canine. We all owe you one for this.

posted by KlaraRoberts on November 15, 2004 at 4:48 PM | link to this | reply

suomynona

Thank you for reading it! I'm very proud to have met those men, and more proud that now you've met them also.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 4:41 PM | link to this | reply

Mary

The explosive was the jet fuel on board. They chose transatlantic flights because they knew that they would be loaded with fuel. Jet fuel burns HOT and LONG. Some of the fires burned for months! No explosives other than the fuel was needed, but that was one of my first questions to the experts that I met there. 

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 4:40 PM | link to this | reply

Norse Man,

It was an epiphany (great word). That's exactly what it felt like. Thanks for reading pal. And understanding!

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 4:37 PM | link to this | reply

What a wonderful, moving post

Thank you for writing it.

posted by suomynona on November 15, 2004 at 3:55 PM | link to this | reply

Canine,

You said something interesting, that you and your crew were wondering how 2 planes could have caused so much damage.  In your opinon, do you think that the devastation could have been caused by the planes or were there explosives as well?

posted by Blanche. on November 15, 2004 at 2:52 PM | link to this | reply

Canine, very well told. I had my epiphany

while serving overseas during the cold war.  Up to then I just described myself as Norwegian.  Excellent story, thank you. 

posted by A_Norseman on November 15, 2004 at 2:04 PM | link to this | reply

Mary,

I am very proud of what I did. I'm also a realist. There are so many who did so much more that my small efforts pale in comparison. I was honored to be in their company. 

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 1:41 PM | link to this | reply

Mari

Thank you very much.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 1:37 PM | link to this | reply

Canine,

Witnessing and supporting are essential parts of the healing process.  While you may not feel like a hero compared to someone else, just showing up and being part of the cleanup process may have given courage to someone you don't even know, just by showing you care.  It's one thing to make a decision and follow through in the heat of the moment, it's something else to face the aftermath and both take courage. I applaud you. 

posted by Blanche. on November 15, 2004 at 1:34 PM | link to this | reply

excellent

very touching

 

posted by MariVye on November 15, 2004 at 1:16 PM | link to this | reply

Hollee,

Thank you for reading AGAIN! This one is not about comments though, I just wanted to let people know. I read anti-war crap everyday. I don't care whether W. lied or not, those are our sons over there, and until they're home they need to know that we are there with them. That's as political as anyone around here will ever hear me get.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 8:23 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88,

Now you know how I felt when I wrote it. Cried like a baby when I finished. And I'm not ashamed to admit that!

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 8:19 AM | link to this | reply

Whammy,

Thank you my friend. Only someone on the job can understand why I didn't want to post this. I wanted to say thank you to them, not pat myself on the back.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 8:18 AM | link to this | reply

Kelli

Thank you for that. But I was just doing my job. The cops and firemen who ran into those buildings to save lives without thinking about their own are my heroes. David Marsh and countless others who began searching without being called upon are the special ones.

posted by canine277 on November 15, 2004 at 8:14 AM | link to this | reply

Canine - you should have moved the comments too dear. :)

Am glad you reposted this - I will say again that this is absolutely the best post I've read yet--and I am proud of all who did their part - and thank God for you and Christa and the others. Bless you all and thank you.

posted by Hollee on November 15, 2004 at 2:26 AM | link to this | reply

Canine, that is fabulously written, and completely Intense!

posted by WHAMENATOR on November 15, 2004 at 2:10 AM | link to this | reply

canine - you've brought tears to my eyes. Reading your post I was thinking that I too was born in America and my parents both came from Europe. Although we all spoke English, my mother and her parents conversed in Russian. I was brought up in the religion of another country and the traditions of Europe. But, even after living in Australia most of my life, I still feel more American than anything else.

posted by Ca88andra on November 15, 2004 at 1:33 AM | link to this | reply

Canine, I was a paramedic for about 4 years, it really takes a SPECIAL

person, as far as your job, or a medic, a firefighter, whoever..........VERY SPECIAL.  I have a lot of respect for you, I have been in your world, and I left.

posted by Kelli on November 14, 2004 at 6:51 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Angel.

You're right.

posted by canine277 on November 14, 2004 at 5:32 PM | link to this | reply

I understand Taps. I just don't compare my contribution to theirs. You did not offend me in any way. I appreciate the sentiment. Thank you.

posted by canine277 on November 14, 2004 at 5:31 PM | link to this | reply

Canine~~~

Omg ... that is very moving ... Great sincerity, and wonderfully said. You are amazing ... What a wonderful posting.. and great for yourself to realise .. we are all one- Americans! Bless you for that!!

posted by ANGELZ_MIND on November 14, 2004 at 5:30 PM | link to this | reply

I know that, Canine. I understand. It is almost as if I offended you

by what I said because what others did or went through was so horrible.   But, it doesn't make your being there to help meaningless.

posted by TAPS. on November 14, 2004 at 5:26 PM | link to this | reply

Taps

I did nothing! 321 firemen died there, another 128 cops. They are the heroes. David, John and Juan are heroes.

posted by canine277 on November 14, 2004 at 5:23 PM | link to this | reply

Wow. How touching. I have goose bumps. I am so proud of you.

posted by TAPS. on November 14, 2004 at 5:11 PM | link to this | reply