Local citizens provided outpouring of love
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We knew this would happen.
It seems no tragedy is so great that it can defeat the spirits of local residents.
Despite the gruesome attacks of Sept. 11, a day that now carries the same sober significance as Dec. 7, Americans will not lie down in submission.
We were not surprised to see so many local demonstrations of love and support for the victims and rescuers of the recent terrorist events.
In addition, residents also are aware of what effects these events will have on those currently serving in the military.
For example, a pair of Florence sisters are calling upon residents to send those who are called to duty cards and encouraging letters from children and adults of all ages.
Area churches have hosted memorial services, honoring those who lost their lives and providing local citizens a place to grieve, pray and put their thoughts together with others who are just as confused.
Bordentown City’s Carslake Community Center was the recent setting for a group of residents making red, white and blue ribbons in memory of the deceased.
And a group of residents in Bordentown City are now in the process of raising funds to plant a memorial oak tree to honor the victims of the tragedies.
Support for our country’s actions and decisions is much stronger than 10 years ago during the Gulf War crisis. Perhaps seeing such devastation on home soil has rocked some Americans to their very core. Thus, the outpouring of support also has reached substantial proportions. Recent reports have placed donations from Americans at approximately $600 million.
No one is quite sure what the future will bring in terms of war and peace. But we know that our local residents won’t stand by silently. Thank you for making your voices heard in such a trying time.