<p></p> <p align="center">This is a picture of a man from my church raising the American flag in a flag-raising cermemony on September 11th in Baghdad, Iraq.</p> <p align="center">Nine years ago today the world stood still. </p> <p align="center">I know I was literally glued to the TV for over 12 hours as I witnessed these events take place.</p> <p align="center">I remember people saying that September 11, 2001, was a day that would never be forgotten …</p> <p align="center">… and they were right.</p> <p align="center">I remember.</p> <p align="center">Very vividly.</p> <p align="center">And I am thankful for servicemen, like the one you see here in this picture, who have sacrificed time with their family (he has a wife and three small sons) to go and fight for my freedom.</p> <p align="center">Thank you to all.</p>

- Elaine