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In honor of this day in history, I posts these simple words:

"On this day, I again raise our country's flag and raise my hand in salute to honor all those we lost, the survivors, their relatives, and our country on that day of 11 September 2001 and its aftermath.

I do this not just as a display of respect, but in the hope that none will forget and all will see that we do in fact remember and keep them in our hearts and prayers forever."

Others before me and many after have and will probably write with more eloquent words. This is just my humble attempt to put my feelings into words that can be shared.

EDIT: The above was written and posted in the early morning sunrise hours of 9/11/2022 just after i posted our Nations colors at our home. After reading John M's eloquent words that really helped better define what I was feeling, I would like to add the following about the rest of that day:

My wife and I had considered not going to the race on Sunday (concerned how it would appear attending a sporting event on such a solemn day). In years past, we have watched as the NASCAR community has often stepped up to pay honor and respect to both the active military and veteran community's. With that in mind, we decided to go and SUPER glad we did go. The Speedway, NASCAR community and fans really stepped up to the plate to display honor and respect for the day. The traveling memorial pictured below was great by itself, but here are a few (not all) of the other things that happened yesterday:
-A local Scout Troop Unfurled and displayed a super-sized National flag (I must forward the picture to Peggy M so she can add).
-A moment of silence held to honor those lost on 9/11 and its aftermath.
-A live country band played several songs that recalled 9/11, the Global War on Terror, support for military veterans and current service members (and their families) and acknowledging the sacrifices made.
-Lee Greenwood sang two of his songs, including "God Bless the USA" (came out when I was deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm and yes it brought the tears).
-A mass multi-service enlistment/re-enlistment ceremony with more than 30 service-members, witnessed by the entire crowd (along with a big round of applause and words of thanks for their future and continuing service).
-A call out for all current and former military and their families present (each branch of service one at a time, including Federal civilian military support) to stand and raise their hands to be recognized as the "1%" of our country's population that volunteers to support and defend our country.

I know I felt a positive sense of the community's respect and recognition of the memory of 9/11 and all related things. These things represent a feeling for me that there is still hope in the world that there will be better times to come IMHO.

Thanks to all in this outstanding community for allowing me to share.