Now 12 years after the world stopped, we pay our respects. Twelve years ago, I was in my Pediatric rotation in PA school seeing patients when I noticed there was not a nurse to be found. They were glued to the TV in the break room as the towers, and America, were being attacked. I remember going home that day and being glued to the TV in tears and numbness. Who would have guessed how much this event would change the nation (and world). Though our kids were not born yet, I want them to know how fragile life is and be forever grateful for the freedoms we are able to enjoy. At Tempe Town Lake, 3000 flags flew. Each in remembrance of one who lost their own life on that dreadful day. Each flag had the individual's name, age, where they were at that day, their job and sometimes even a little about their family and personality. For all the children that died, there was a small teddy bear placed at the base of the flag and if they were in the service, they had a pair of boots at the base of their flag. Pretty touching and emotional, even 12 years later!
Approaching the flags.
Kinley's first reaction was to bend down and hug the boots. Not sure she knew what she was really doing. She LOVED all the flags (especially the little ones just her size).
Standing right in the middle of them.
They really enjoyed seeing/touching the teddy bears. I think they could connect a little because these were for kids their same age.
They have a viewing deck, which is actually part of the Veteran's Memorial.
Hard to get a picture of all them. I can say it is real emotional to see them from above (there are just so many of them).
This soldier is part if the Veteran's memorial still in the process of being finished. May we forever remember!
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