On this day, a day of sad reflection, let us remember in our thoughts and prayers those who lost their lives.  May they rest in peace.  Let us also remember their loved ones, and all of us left behind to heal.  We remember and know that:

*if we live in fear and insecurity,

*if we harden our hearts,

*if we turn on each other with anger and hate,

*if we lose hope in the power of love,

*if we lose faith and refuse to forgive….the terrorists have won.

So let us remember to come together in our sorrow, and grow stronger and more loving in the comforting arms of God.   NDR/9/11/12