“September 11, 2001. Each of us remembers exactly where we were and what we were doing as we watched those unthinkable events play across our TV screens. No matter how many years pass, the visions still haunt us.
We will never forget the tragedy. But let us also never forget how our nation came together to help each other heal with Faith, Hope and Love. We became a country united, in a way I had not seen in my lifetime.
Today, 14 years later, we honor the victims of 9/11 and their families and pay tribute to all who have fought to right those wrongs and keep us safe. But I suggest we go deeper to truly honor them, in ways that can make a difference.
We recite that we are “One nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.” But in truth, not all in this country have yet found liberty and justice in their lives. A nation is measured by how its weakest members are treated. We have come so far! But people are still being bullied and discriminated against for being different, instead of being celebrated for what they add to our beautiful melting pot.
So in the spirit of 9/11, let us vow to fight harder for equality for ALL people who live here… regardless of gender, race, color, age, religion, circumstance, mental state, birth country, economics, demographics… or simply who they fall in love with. We must allow each of us the equal opportunity to thrive and live the best life possible.
I believe that Love is Love is Love. Period. And with Love, we can do all things. As John Lennon so eloquently put it… “”Imagine””.
God bless you and your family today, from me and mine. And God bless you, America. We will never forget, and we will never stop trying to make it right.
Love,
Barbara xo
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