Re: This morning

--- In conlang@yahoogroups.com, Jeffrey Henning <jeffrey@H...> wrote:
On Tue, 11 Sep 2001 19:43:06 +0000, Raymond Brown <ray.brown@F...>
wrote:

>>Indeed, I earnestly hope & pray that everyone on this list is OK.
>>But as we have so many from the US here, it is unlikely that no
>>one at least is unaffected by some loss of family or friend.
>>
>>After just over three weeks absence from this list, I was looking
>forward to getting back into Conlang.  But I just can't focus on it
>>now.
>>
>>Those of my generation (I was born the same year WWII broke out
>>here in Europe) are only too well aware of the debt of gratitude
>>the European democracies owe our American friends, especially
>>during those years of austerity after the war as we faced the real
>>threat of communist expansion.
>>
>>I am utterly loss for words to describe how I felt as the news
>>from America unfolded.  I should just like to express my my
>>sorrow, my sympathies & condolescences to all the many US
>>conlangers on this list.
>I pulled this quote from the archives to thank Ray and everyone
>from Great Britain who gave us Americans sympathy and support on
>September 11.  I'm saddened that it is now our turn to express our
>sorrow and great grief to our British conlangers, due to the al
>Qaeda bombings in London today.  I'm saddened even more to know
>that the bombings today are in part due to Britain's ready support
>and defense of America.
>Ray brought up World War II -- my grandfather was a World War II
>veteran who took part in D-Day.  He lived and trained in England
>for the two years prior to that and had the utmost love and respect
>for his hosts.
>I myself had the good fortune to live in England during the first
>Gulf War and observe first-hand British bravery, decency and
>steadfastness.  I am certain that Londoners will rally and respond.
>Our two countries are far stronger together than apart, and I hope
>that we in America will do more to strengthen and enhearten our
>most faithful friend.
>Best wishes to all,
>Jeffrey
--- End forwarded message ---

Thanks, Jeffrey.  I can only echo your words.  I am merely an
ordinary U.S. citizen but I treasure the bond and partnership
between us and Great Britain.  It's a comfort to know that we have
such a faithful partner in this world of terror and unrest.

I was born the year before WWII.  My father was in the navy, a Pearl
Harbor survivor, who served in the Pacific theater.  But I had an
aunt in the WAF who served in Great Britain.  She often spoke of the
courage of the British whom she knew.

I was in Trinidad on vacation on 9/11.  It was an unnerving
experience not to be able to return to the U.S. until several days
after my scheduled return.

I have remembered the deceased and their families in my prayers.

Charlie