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Tue. Sep 10, 2002

9-11-2002

You shouldn’t be here today. I didn’t lose a loved one on September 11, 2001. None of my relatives gave their life in military service to their country in Afghanistan. I was just another shell shocked American watching from a safe distance wrapped in the comfort and safety of their home.

Yes, I had things to say that day, and in the days after. A month ago, I said as much as I need to say about the year that has passed, in response to Michele, someone much closer to the wounds than I. And yesterday, I offered the best tribute I have in me.

But today, there is nothing I can say that is relevant, except, you shouldn’t be here right now. Go pray, meditate, take a thoughtful walk, or partake of the far more pertinent memorials offered today in various places, in various ways.

You shouldn’t be here.