In name of Belgium, I would like to express my deepest symphaties with the American people. My fiancée being American, this tragedy strikes me deeper than most other of my fellow countrymen. But make no mistake, the whole country feels with you as does the rest of Europe. As far as I'm concerned, we will support America in any action they take and offer them any aid they need. After all, we haven't forgotten what you people did for us in the past. I know Americans. They are a proud and strong people and this cowardly attack will not bring them down. I'm confident about that. The most frustrating part about this whole tragedy is that the enemy doesn't even have a face. We all know what kind of people are behind this, but we don't have any real enemy to strike back. It enrages me that we can't even extract vengeance for all those innocents who died. That some people think that this is a reason to party is even more disgusting. Those people are as bad as the ones who did the attacks and they don't deserve any better than the real culprits if you ask me. This has shown us one thing though. Islam fundamentalism and terrorism will be the plague of this new millennium. Only united can we stand against it. I hope this whole tragedy will bring America, Europe and the rest of the civilised world together to stand united against treats of this nature.
Take care,
Thoughts September 12th, 2001
Things I'm happy about
Things I'm mad about
Other thing I got in my craw right now are
I spent most of the day running outsode of my work and looking in the air for fighter jets. I saw them in the afternoon, and that's what I needed. I knew as soon as I saw them that it was over for now.... I just needed the reassurance like a Jerry Bruckheimer movie (Con-Air, The Rock, Armaggedon...)
I'm sure the entire country thanks you for your support.
American Canadian Solidarity September 11th, 2001
Canada is standing by to give whatever humanitarian services we can to our neighbors. Our television channels are running coverage on these terrorism events from both the American and Canadian perspectives. People have been donating blood here as well but there are varying reports as to whether or not our blood will be used or is needed. The American embassy is covered in flowers and memorials. Services, airports, buildings etc have been closed and security has been increased. When our American neighbors hurt we hurt as well. My condolences are with the American people. I lost more faith in humanity today. My thoughts are with you as we reach out to our neighbors. It is hard for us all not to want vengence on those responsible for the terrorists attacks. Many innocent lives were lost and hopefully there will be no more. My other memorial page is on my personal site: [The Richer Family Tree]
Leanne Richer
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