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Bear Paws by RoxanneHello,
I was just going through some of my photos on this ol' computer and came across some pictures that I took at a little pond here in Odessa TX, we call it the "Buffalo Wallo". I guess in the pioneer days the buffalo would travel for miles to this spot for a drink of water. Anyways.... The city has turned it into a little park. On September 11 of each year they place 3000 flags all around the pond in remembrance of each person who lost their lives that day. Last year I was there I took some pictures on a beautiful Saturday morning. I believe that when they take the flags down, they are then sold and profits go to a charity.
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Posts: 8,574September 11 is truly a day to remember that this is all one country, one family, and when one part of the family hurts the whole family suffers.
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Dolls N DreamsHi Roxanne, ohhhhhhhhh thanks for posting the pics. I'm usually in Odessa this time of year but my parents are flying here next weekend. It really reminds you of the poor families that lost loved ones!
Makes me home sick!
Hugzzzzzzzzz
Tami
DoodlebearsHi Roxanne, I agree that September 11th should NEVER be forgotten. This was a day I will never forget. September 11th is my birthday and that particular year the day had started in a big rush and I had no time to open cards or gifts as I would normally do in the morning. By the time I got home my kids were in tears and showed me the horror story on the TV. After seeing all the sadness that was unfolding before my eyes there was no way I could celebrate my birthday. I finally, for my kids sake, opened my gifts, late at night, and the birthday cards which always go up around the lounge on display were tucked back in their envelopes.
One Day nobody should forget. Below is a poem for 9-11
Another bright September day
Another sun-filled sky
She stands her ground with endless pride
As planes above her fly
She looks upon her children
Her loved ones dear to heart
As they go through their normal chores
Some only just to start
But soon the peace was shattered
As men so filled with hate
Soon turned their rage to senseless acts
To meet their horrid fate
First one and then another hit
Impossible to seem
Two other impacts hit elsewhere
As in a horrid dream
Tho some did fight the evil
As heroes they had died
And as the proud twins met their fall
The Lady Liberty cried
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Hugs Jane.
Patsy Lake BearsI agree Roxanne September 11th is a day that the world should never forget. Jane what a wonderful poem, is it your own? I have not heard it before..
Baird'sBears
What a wonderful way to remember, Roxanne!
Jane, I really like your poem--I've often wondered what Lady Liberty was thinking on that day. 
Bears by JodiWE will NEVER forget that scary ,sad , terrible day. God Bless the USA !!!!!
Flying Fur StudiosI'll never forget Sept. 11, but I'll also never forget all the people that die everyday bec. of war or terrorists attacks around the globe either.
Bear Paws by RoxanneHey ya'll,
Thank for the sincerely felt comments. :hug: :hug:
It is a time in our life that will not be forgotten.
Bear Paws by RoxanneI just wanted to bring these pics up again that I had posted a couple weeks ago. In remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001. :hug:
Past Time Bears
Made this right after 9/11
Chaska, MinnesotaSeptember 11th is a day we shall never forget. Sad, sad day.....
Sue Ann: The bear you made is so fitting and touching...
Michelle
Baird'sBears Sue Ann, what a beautiful bear! 
I've spent the day watching CNN's original Sept 11 coverage and some of the memorial services. I remember being in shock most of that day, but it all came back.
A year after the attack I visited NY and walked around the vast Ground Zero perimeter, then north along the blocks where people had fled. There were still dozens of hand-made memorials and posters along the streets.
Posts: 361Sue Ann...How lovely!
Your bear is just wonderful...I love the blanket...I really love American Folk Art, Quilts, etc., I hope you kept this bear...I will never forget that day either. Sad, Sad...
Hugs, Nancy
Posts: 2,203September 11th was indeed a terrible day... My heart goes out to anyone affected at all by those events! I thank god daily that my hubby did not take a job working in one of the Twin Towers because we would never have met. I thank god that my cousins alarm clock did not go off that morning. She was in a hotel room 1 block away when it happend. Had the alarm gone off she would have been in one of those towers at a meeting that morning..
Baird'sBears
Wow, Jenn, your story gives me chills. I'll never curse another alarm clock!
