September 11, 2001 is burned into my heart. I was sitting in my boss's office that morning when we were told. He was from NYC and still had family there. He lost it and broke down. I remember walking up behind him and holding him to try to comfort him and trying not to break down myself. The office closed and I remember the silence that followed....deafening silence. No planes in the sky, no one speaking, everyone glued to the TV. I remember lighting a candle as so many of us did and placed it on the front porch. I remember crying, praying and trying to get my head around it. I will never forget that day...it is burned into my soul.

This image is in dedication and tribute to all of those who lost their lives, who died trying to save others and those that are fighting for our freedom today. May God's hand be on all and I pray that this never happens again.