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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
Our View
Heroes
They are all around us
America is strong because of its people. As we
watched the aftermath of the terrorist attacks
on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we learned of the courage of fire and rescue teams who went into danger to help others escape; hundreds went to their own deaths.
There have been many heroes over the last couple 6f weeks. They were all of the men and women who did their jobs despite risk, and all of those who turned to do what they could to help: Those who took sandwiches and coffee to rescue and clean-up crews; those who flooded blood donation centers; those who faced the loss of family and friends, and those who comforted them; those who opened sanctuaries for prayer and those who prayed; the many who found spontaneous ways to show their love for and unity with America with a flag or a red, white and blue ribbon. Common acts of concern, charity and patriotism make America strong.
There still is much to do: Blood is still needed; make an appointment. Contribute funds to charities with which you are familiar. Be ready to comfort others, and be patient, yet confident, about the future. Z We do not know exactly what lies ahead but our fives will be different. Our new war on terrorism may jjpe more difficult than any previous war America has jjvaged. As our country fights that war, each of us will thake sacrifices, some large, some small.
The future will require patience — in our daily fives and as a nation. We will need to find new tactics Sor battle and new strengths in our society even in the small communities in which we reside.
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