Did you visit Ground Zero?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:46 am

I did.

I could not put into words the over-whelming silence, awe, respect and sadness.

I have only ever been affected like this once before when I visited Austwich.

Have you been?

What did you feel?

almostfamous · Post by **almostfamous** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:18 am

No, I haven't been yet. I hope to one day to pay my respects.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:22 am

almostfamous;1242027 wrote: No, I haven't been yet. I hope to one day to pay my respects. You must. :-6

I went in 2002. I met so many people of all nationalities and I had a sense that the world had come together there. No-body spoke. It was eerie yet had a remarkable sense of peace. I'm glad I went. It touched me in so many ways.

almostfamous · Post by **almostfamous** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:28 am

I definitely plan to. I remember watching it unfold that day as I watched it on television from my safe, cushy office. It was so sad and humbling at the same time at what little things we take for granted when we show up for work for what is supposed to be a normal day.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:51 am

almostfamous;1242034 wrote: I definitely plan to. I remember watching it unfold that day as I watched it on television from my safe, cushy office. It was so sad and humbling at the same time at what little things we take for granted when we show up for work for what is supposed to be a normal day.
Yes and standing there at Ground Zero makes you feel very humble and thankful.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:45 pm

That's awesome oscar! I never knew you visited Ground Zero. I really want to someday...and after seeing your remarks, I want to go even more. :-6

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:00 pm

shelbell;1242089 wrote: That's awesome oscar! I never knew you visited Ground Zero. I really want to someday...and after seeing your remarks, I want to go even more. :-6 You must Shell.... you are very aware that you are some-where very special. I can not put the feeling into words but it is very special.

:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:32 pm

oscar;1242004 wrote: I did.

I could not put into words the over-whelming silence, awe, respect and sadness.

I have only ever been affected like this once before when I visited Austwich.

Have you been?

What did you feel?

No, but I have visited Dachau. I understand and know the feelings.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:00 pm

oscar;1242058]No-body spoke.
I find it difficult to believe you were silent.

We need a symbolic ground zero here at FG.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:05 pm

Nomad;1242224 wrote: I find it difficult to believe you were silent.

We need a symbolic ground zero here at FG. :wah: It has been known.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:12 pm