September 11, 2022

Once again we must pause to remember. Thousands of our fellow citizens,neighbors, friends, relatives, human beings were sacrificed: for reasons we will never fully understand. We could go on forever about the "whys" of this horrific event and probably never fully agree or understand the reasons or on what "would've, could've, should've been done in response, or to prevent. Never.

What we can do is remember. And, grieve. And honor those lost, injured, and affected by this ungodly act.

As you  may know, if you follow along here, I try to visit, photograph and honor 9/11 memorials wherever I may find them and then on most years try to post something here.

This year I have chosen to share a memorial found on The Commons in Boston.

The Commons is a beautiful park in central Boston. One could just wander for hours enjoying the trees, flowers, bridges and abundant water. Water birds of various types add much to the beauty and tranquility of the park. Along one of the many walkways you will come across this beautiful tribute to those lost on the 11th.

Time touches all more gently here,
here where man has said, No:
trees and grass, and flowers will remain,
where the first born sometimes sees
his father's eyes
reflected in the shallow pool,
feels an ancient heart beat
in the palm of his hand
pressed against a willow;
and seeking comfort, seeking shade
lies beneath the golden leaf elm
watching swanboats glide in season.

   Lawrence Homer from   

Boston and Sea Poems

So, once again on this day, like some others, that will "live in infamy" take a moment to remember, hug someone you love, vow to be better.

Next time, the aforementioned return to West Virginia ( in the previous post) will take place. Join me on the 16th, as always, at 9:00am.

To see additional memorials from any state in the Union, please click on the state name on the left side of this page.

If you follow along here you know that I always ask readers to send me any memorials, that I have not featured here, that they may have seen. I promise to give photo credits (which might only matter to professionals) and hope that some might do so. A number of you have honored me and our fellow vets by doing just that and I hope this will encourage more of you to get in touch.

If you have photos, please send them to the address at the right side of this page