A letter to the families, friends, and loved ones of the murder victims from the September 11, 2001 atrocity, and to our elected officials.
Today I cry.
There are tears on my face and in my heart. Although my face feels flushed with heat, I am ice cold inside. I don't want to believe what I have heard, what I have seen. It hurts too much, and it scares and repulses me to my very core.
I cry for the loved ones of the over 5,000 innocent people who were murdered by cowards and bullies whose terrorist attack on our country has shocked and horrified the world.
I cry for the valiant efforts of the selfless firefighters, police, and compassionate people who have been injured or killed saving or trying to save the victims of this atrocity.
I cry for the “newest” members of the “Unholy fraternity of Crime” whose unwilling lifetime membership began the morning of September 11, 2001 whose loved ones died in a mass of flames and twisted metal and crumbling concrete.
I cry for all of us who have lost loved ones to murder, who know the nightmare that the American Criminal Justice system truly is. I cry for those of us who know “and justice for all,” does NOT apply to crime victims and their families.
Today I also hope.
I hope this renewed sense of community and American spirit is here to stay.
I hope we all take the time to stop and appreciate the people and the good things in our lives. I hope that new priorities or renewed priorities of people and family first entrain themselves in our hearts and minds.
I hope our elected officials stop, look, and listen to what the American people and the world are enduring and accomplishing. That they put their personal agendas, petty squabbles, and greed behind them and do the right thing for the right reason.
Tomorrow I will smile. Tomorrow I will laugh. Tomorrow I will be able to pick up the pieces and keep going. Tomorrow I will find a way to show that one person can make a difference if they care enough to make a difference.
But Today...... I cry.
Jeanne Lynne Dotts Brykalski
In memory of the innocent souls whose lives were taken by terrorists on 09/11/01.
In loving memory of Les and Carol Dotts, married 06/17/50 – murdered 02/03/95 and all victims of violence.
“United we stand, divided we fall.” I REFUSE TO FALL
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