Today is June 11, 2012. It’s the 9th year of our steady relationship. The fact is not all of 3285 days has been steady in our relationship. And I would be lying if I were to say it’s been perfect. You know I say this because I’m honest to myself and to others. So just allow me to say this.
I know I have made you disappointed. I know I have made you cried. I know there have been things I did and still do which frustrate you. I know I have made you laugh. I know I have made you smile. I know there are things I can still do in my life with you.
I know you dislike surprises. More so, when I already told you. I know after we argue, you don’t like me near you. I don’t know though what happens from here. I do know though you’ll be by my side here.
Ten years ago; 2001, I was only in college and it was a news breakout I’d never have expected to happen – especially to USA. Without recollection of where I heard it first, it’s still clear to me, on that day, everyone said, “America was attacked”.
Quickly switching to the international TV channels, coverage showed an airplane had hit one of New York’s landmark towers; World Trade Center.
Never in my life would I have expected this to happen. Never in my life would I have thought someone in their right mind would even commit to such a thing.
Deepest condolences to everyone
It’s been 10 years since the terrorist attack. Putting myself in the shoes of those who lost their loved ones, it would still feel like tomorrow to me. And 3650 days still wouldn’t be enough time for me to not recall this day. The day America was attacked, the day New Yorkers witnessed not 1 but 2 airplanes crash into the World Trade Center.
To all in USA and New York, I’d share a moment of silence with you in remembrance of the people and their memories. They would never be forgotten, they would always remain close in your heart and they will live on with you, in your life.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The grounds of where the World Trade Center stood has been transformed into a memorial and museum. The site now looks like a peaceful memory to lay to rest the grieving and sadness of 10 years ago.
Source: Wikipedia
I’ve not been to New York but I’m assuming the pools (largest man-made waterfalls in North America) remind us where the towers stood. The design was selected from a competition held and the selected design was titled; Reflecting Absence by MIchael Arad and Peter Walker.
I’d love to share with you the time-lapse of the construction, unfortunately the format used from their website isn’t compatible with WordPress – no idea why they didn’t use YouTube or Vimeo. But I’ll re-upload it again to my YouTube account to share here.
Again, it was a day I still remember. It was a day like the tsunamis, even Malaysians were moved by the whole event. Friends, we share a moment with you on this day of remembrance – September 11, 2001.
