September 11th, We Still Remember... Updated

Civil servant putting up flag on that day...
"Hole in the Barn Door" quilt block

I remember exactly where I was, what I was doing, (sitting on the couch watching the TV after receiving a phone call...) how I felt (in shock) 20 years ago today.  My wall quilt (pictured above) was the result.

It was made for a "Men's Choice" challenge in my quilt guild, and men were supposed to select the fabric for our quilts.  I couldn't help but think that the attacks on the World Trade Center and other locations were-   Some men's choice.

The airplane charm opens up to reveal the seats inside...

We will never forget.  Prayers go out for the families and loved ones of those who died- both the victims and the first responders, and those who live on with injuries and illnesses that resulted from their unexpected proximity to the buildings' collapse, and/or from their brave response to the call of danger.

Iwo Jima charm

Fireman's hat has an "11" on it, flowered fabric for remembrance...

My dear neighbor/friend Shirley A. composed these two poems (adhered to the back) a month later.  She is now gone. 

The words and music for this song came to me right after the Twin Trade Towers were reduced to rubble: 

The heart of the Father 

grieves today.

So any of His children

were blown away.

...So much death,

senseless pain and fear.

But we are not alone,

He is here...

hhc

and I was reminded of this verse found in 

Jeremiah Chapter 9 verse 1:

OH THAT MY HEAD WERE WATERS, AND MINE EYES A FOUNTAIN OF TEARS, THAT I MIGHT WEEP DAY AND NIGHT FOR THE SLAIN OF THE DAUGHTER OF MY PEOPLE!

...We will remember

one September...

mourning...