Remembering September 11th

 Today was September 11, 21 years since the attack on the World Trade Center, which took 2753, of the 2977 people total, who died from the attacks on that day. 

That is a day, which shall forever be etched into our memories. A day, deserving of all the reverence it gets. 

The senseless taking of life, will never be justified, regardless of your religion or cause. To believe it is, is to be taking whatever religion you are claiming out of context. 

For many religions claim to be the only true path. But I submit to you that any religion which calls for the killing of those persons who do not share your beliefs, is not a religion at all, but a cult! 

I had a friend of mine taken in the twin towers. Richard Salinardi was his name. I had the pleasure of working with him one summer, at was then called the Riverport Amphitheater. And the honor of having him attend my wedding and reception. He had moved to New York to go to school, to become a film major. 

Tens of thousands of people, who had their lives forever altered. Husbands and wives, who forever lost their mates, children who lost a parent, and mothers and fathers, who would never again, know the smile of their child. A tragedy for sure. 

Contrast that, with the loss of a 96 year old woman, who passed away of natural causes. No less tragic for the loss of life, anytime a life is lost, it is tragic. 

However, the fuss that is being made over someone of nobility, especially in this country. We fought a war to get away from that system of government! And all the attention that is being paid to her "life of service". It's much easier to spend your time, giving of yourself, when you don't have to worry about putting food on the table, or covering the next month's mortgage. 

Perspective is what you need to have in these matters. Both tragic events, in their own rights. But would all the attention be paid, to another 96 year old, who died, but wasn't rich and famous? No way!