It is almost inconceivable to sit and absorb all that has happened today in such a short span of time. Any one of these acts in and by themselves would have been devastating let alone combined as they were. As we all have been mesmerized by these events as they unfolded before us we must realize the inevitability of what has happened. Unlike other violations of our countries sovereignty by identifiable enemies, this enemy is effectively faceless. The conventional theory of armed conflict on battlefields and confronting forces are perhaps images of the past.
For all veterans that served in any and all wars and during periods of peace, your gallant efforts were in essence an attempt to keep this ugly part of mans worst at arms length from the American public. You did it so well and for so long, in shielding our countrymen from its ugly face. You are to be commended for making this effort last as long as it did.
Our President has called upon all of us to muster the the essence that makes us the Americans we are. This terrorist act has not destroyed us but has served to unite us. Now is not the time for over-reaction or reckless rhetoric. This is a time for calm and cooler heads to prevail. Our foundation remains solid. Buildings can be destroyed but not our spirit. It was heartening to watch our assembled Legislators pronounce their unity and then join in a rendition of 'God bell America'. It was comforting to hear our Commander In Chief restore our resolve to remain strong and keep the course.
A great man and Jayhawker, Joe Chetwynd shares these moving words with us, "Today has been a day of unimaginable tragedy for the people of America. We will never be quite the same again, I suggest. We all need to stop and pray for the untold scores of victims who perished today, as well as for those who will succumb , or suffer as a result of this despicable and unconscionable act of terrorism to our great nation. May these poor lost souls be cradled in the arms of their God. May their families find strength in one another. May we all try to find courage, peace, justice and understanding as a nation and as citizens." Thank you Joe, so much for guidance and direction during these troubling times.
Condolences to those who have lost loved ones or were injured. We offer our gratitude to those of the emergency services in those locations for your courageous acts of sacrifice and humanity. We ask our Nations leaders to hold steadfast to our principles of freedom and liberty. We ask all to join in and do what ever is necessary to help our fellow man. This day will be remembered in American history.