Many Americans are still in question as to why two high-voltage lights remain eight years later in place of what were once ranked the 5th and 6th tallest buildings in the world. Why has Manhattan yet to complete the memorial buildings? Plans for the lavish memorial site have been put on the "back burner" of American priorities for a few basic reasons. While the American tradition is to always honor our fallen men and women of any battle zone, the preceding war in Afghanistan and Iraq following the attacks have reached over one trillion dollars. Placing only second to World War II (which estimates costing $2 trillion in current U.S.D.), former president George Bush spent more money on occupations in both 3rd world countries than World War I, The Korean War, and Vietnam combined.
In addition to the debt that America has fallen into in attempts of defending its homeland security, debates have been ongoing between site developers and the landowner of the former location of the twin towers, as well as financial legal disputes and politically-driven agendas.
So what will this anniversary bring to Americans? Maybe it will bring a reminder that our country will always remain target to Islamic Extremists.
If 9/11/09 isn't significant enough in itself, perhaps Americans need focus on the recent developments of the hijacked commercial jet in Mexico City, Mexico.
Former drug-addict Jose Flores Pereira, a 44-year-old Bolivian, is suspect of the Boeing 737-800 AeroMexico hijacking which was en route from Cancun, Mexico to Mexico City -- one of Mexico's most notorious cities for high crime and drug trafficking. Although the hijacking ended safely with Pereira in custody and no reported serious injuries, the date of the hijacking is enough to send chills down the spine of America. If the fact that the hijacking took place only two days prior to the 8th anniversary of the September 11 attacks doesn't alert Americans, the date of 09/09/09 should. In comments to the police, Pereira, who is a current preacher, claimed that the date held significance to him, as 9/9/9 can be translated to 666 upside down. Many Christians believe the number 666 is symbolic to the Anti-Christ. Stating that he wanted to "warn Mexico of an earthquake," Pereira shouted "Chris is coming soon," as he was being escorted off by Mexican officials.
Many Americans still report on the significance of the terrorist attacks on America, as 9-11 is the same number dialed anywhere in the country in presence of an emergency.
If radical extremists of any belief are still taking dangerous initiative based on significance of dates, maybe Americans should be concerned about the coming of dates such as 9/11/19.
Regardless of what the future of America holds, today we will all hold moments of silence for the heroes we lost that dreaded day.
I will personally be remembering a family friend, a flight attendant who lost her life on Flight 93 in the fields of Pennsylvania.
But most importantly, Americans must never fail to remember the sacrifices that our own people give every day to maintain our own freedom.
© Jeff Kelleher
September 11, 2009
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