Re: This morning

On Tue, 11 Sep 2001 19:43:06 +0000, Raymond Brown <ray.brown@...> 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

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