Category: Independent Opinion
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Disappointed in officials’ response to tragedy
In wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, a stunned nation looks for answers. We have all witnessed a true coming together of all Americans in a united effort to assist in any way possible the victims of this cowardly outrage in New York City, as well as in Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We…
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Merchant, Orsini will save remaining open space
On the subject of land use, I read in The New York Times on Sept. 12: "The public is increasingly not just concerned but dumbstruck by the disappearance of open space and they aren’t willing to sit by and watch it happen." This statement comes from Jean Hocker, president of the Land Trust Alliance. The…
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Guest Column Desireé Raneri Tragedy will leave indelible impression on society
Guest Column Desireé Raneri Tragedy will leave indelible impression on society Sept. 11, 2001: That very date will ring in my ears for the rest of my life. Every time I think of the date, almost ironically numbered 9/11, I’ll remember the lump in my throat that almost choked me. I will remember the knot…
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Writer reflects on World Trade Center tragedy
I’ve spent the day pulling spent annuals from their beds and trimming hardy fall bloomers. I have purchased spring bulbs to plant in a special place in the gardens … a memorial to those who died so tragically and innocently. This is how I mourn … with faith in life. Therapy is found in nurturing…
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JOHN J. PORACKY, 81, of Middletown died Sept. 22 at Lenox Hill Hospital, N.Y. Born in Alecia, Pa., he previously lived in Newark and moved to Middletown 39 years ago. He was a retired safety engineer for Westinghouse Elevator Corp., Jersey City, for 40 ye
JOHN J. PORACKY, 81, of Middletown died Sept. 22 at Lenox Hill Hospital, N.Y. Born in Alecia, Pa., he previously lived in Newark and moved to Middletown 39 years ago. He was a retired safety engineer for Westinghouse Elevator Corp., Jersey City, for 40 years. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church,…
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Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held for HOWARD L. KANE, 40, of Hazlet who has been missing since the terrorist attack of Sept. 11 at the World Trade Center, New York City. He was working as a controller for Windows on the World restaurant on the 106th floor with the restaurant situated on the 107th…
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Writer’s departed friend offered nothing for the world to hate
My friend Pat was caught in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. He went to work that morning like every workday. He left the house soon after 6 a.m. and took his last train ride to work. Pat was always at work early, giving him the chance of getting home earlier in the…
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Senseless acts exact the cost of freedom from United States citizens
In our nation’s past, men and women paid the price for freedom as members of our armed services, factory workers, volunteers, and more to protect the freedoms we take for granted every day. The price of freedom has now been brought to bear by those who were held hostage on those planes on Sept. 11…
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Please, do not mistake Sikhs for bin Laden followers
We are Sikhs and are from India. We are associated with Osama bin Laden, Arabs or Muslims. We’d like to extend our most heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to everyone around the world who is affected by the recent tragedies. We pray for the victims and the families and friends of the victims. We pray…
