Thursday, September 11, 2008

remember

How many people died on 11 September 2001?

Approximately 50,000.

Most common cause of death?

Malnutrition.

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*in memoriam to those who died on that day, all around the world.
*with gratitude that America has not sustained additional terrorist attacks in the last 7 years.
*in hopes that we can broaden our perspectives, rid ourselves of ignorant stereotypes, and reach out more effectively to our brothers and sisters around the globe.

4 comments:

Emalei Ambrosio said...

Bravo. Despite the American tragedy that day, we should not forget that there were others around the world undergoing their own tragedies as well; and for their families, it was no less devistating. Thank you for the perspective, Wendy.

a.k.a. Suga Jones said...

Here, here! How true the words you write.

johnny said...

amen.

Jennifer Delora actress said...

forgot to tell you Tues: I was there. Last one alive out of N/R train. So on 9/11/07 I registered to vote in LA (since I'd moved back out here from NY): you write great blogs!

your cousin

Jennifer