“WE WILL NEVER FORGET …HAVE WE?” - from Joey’s Blog @ NCTECHMEDIC.com

Hello. Joey here. On this day my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.  

"We will never forget" 

These words echo in our hearts every September 11th as we remember the tragic events that unfolded in 2001. 

But as we commemorate this day, it's essential to ask ourselves: Have we truly remembered? 

In the aftermath of 9/11, our nation was united in grief and resolve. On September 12th, 2001, something amazing happened. 

We were not Democrats or Republicans, black or white, liberal or conservative. 

We were Americans, bound together by a shared sense of tragedy and a common purpose: to heal, rebuild, and help one another.

People were kinder, more compassionate, and we genuinely looked out for our family, friends, and community. 

Acts of kindness were commonplace. 

We didn't see color or creed or sexual orientation or political affiliation; WE SAW FELLOW AMERICANS.

American Flags were waving everywhere you looked. 🇺🇸 

We smiled at strangers, offered support to those in need, prayed together, and uplifted each other's spirits. It was a moment of unmatched solidarity.

However, as we fast forward to the present day, it's disheartening to realize that the America we see today is almost the exact opposite of that post-9/11 unity. 

I’m sure you would agree that our nation is divided, and the divisions seem to be growing deeper with each passing day. 

• We're divided by politics, with polarization driving a wedge between us. 

• We're divided by social and cultural issues, often allowing our differences to define us rather than our shared values. 

• We're divided by echo chambers inside social media that fuel the mistrust and hostility. 

• We're divided by economic disparities, racial tensions, and an increasing lack of empathy.

It's disheartening to witness hate and division over trivial matters. 

We've lost the sense of unity and compassion that reigned on September 12th, 2001.

It doesn’t have to take another tragedy for us to return to that spirit of unity and empathy. 

We have the power to bridge these divides, to remember the lessons of 9/11, and to embrace our shared identity as Americans.

Let's challenge each other to choose kindness over hostility, understanding over prejudice, and unity over division. 

In conclusion, the memory of 9/11 should serve as a constant reminder of our potential. 

We owe it to ourselves, to our nation, and to those who lost their lives on that tragic day.

 BE GREAT!

- Joey