All The Planes Have Been Grounded
For a long time after 9/11/2001, that one line from a song would not leave my mind. “All the planes have been gounded.” I couldn’t recall what the song was, only a couple of lines. (”Sandman” by America - I finally looked it up.) It was so eerie, each day, going to and from work. My drive took me by the airport, which was strangely quiet for several days.
I remember very well where I was when I first heard about the airplanes hitting the World Trade Center. I was already at work, and a co-worker called me from her home. She was watching the news while getting ready for work. From the moment she mentioned a second plane, I knew it was no accident.
There was a unity in this country, and around the world, for a while after 9/11/01. But it didn’t seem to last. Take some time today to stop and remember those who lost their lives on that day. And be thankful for the freedom that we have in this country. But remember, freedom isn’t free. It isn’t given, it is earned. And it can easily be lost.
