9/11

[lagunabeach]

Hi all,

This may sound like a weird post, and Im not sure if posting this is a clever idea... but I'll do it anyway.
I have just come back from a holiday to New York, and I ended up doing a world trade center tour with my parents (I'm 14 years old). The tour guides (I guess you could call them that) were a very friendly and kind husband and wife directly affected by 9/11, in fact they were parents of a firefighter who died that day. There son was only 23 years old, being one of the youngest firefighters to die.

Anyway, they told our group about the world trade center, 9/11, and also their son. It was a very moving experience and although nobody was in a flood of tears, I could see by glancing around everyone was holding it back (I was too). They went on to say how they had recieved things sent to them through the post from strangers, such as letters and artwork from people, and they said it really helped them and that they kept everything they got sent.

I was thinking of sending them something through the post, like something artistic maybe, but I dont know if it is such a great idea. I dont have any ideas yet anyway.

What do you think? And does anyone have any ideas?

[4getmenot]

If it was me and I was touched by it as much as you I would just make a thank you card and send it

[mrs_overall]

I don't know about the artwork angle, as art is such a personal thing - your taste might not appeal to them.
I think a letter would be a brilliant idea. You could let them know how moved you were and praise them for the job they are doing.

[Drisgirl]

I think you should -you were obviously very moved and if they get some crumbs of comfort from someone genuinely affected like yourself then go for it.
I think it would also help you.
Take Care -and what a really caring moving post.

[jack daniels]

Same here, just by sending a thank you card and the friends/families are keeping the memories of their loved ones alive & you could add, that people all over the world are in their thoughts.
I'm sure anything would be appreciated

[jack daniels]

Same here, just by sending a thank you card and the friends/families are keeping the memories of their loved ones alive & you could add, that people all over the world are in their thoughts.
I'm sure anything would be appreciated.
How about writing them a poem?

[skyep]

laguna - You sound very mature for your age, may be you could write a nice poem about your experience of the tour?
I think something personal like that would mean a lot more to them than something you can buy xxx

[DONNNAKEBAB]

I agree with skyep. a beautiful poem and your thanks to them.

That post had me close to tears.

Katie. x

[Ice.Maiden]

There used to be a website dedicated to all those who died that day. People from all over the world sent in their thoughts and condolences. I remember reading some of the posts, which really moved me, but I think the site must've eventually closed as when i searched for it later, I couldn't find it. If you were touched by your visit, & know an address to write to - go ahead hun. Time doesn't make the experience much less painful for those who lost loved ones. x

Hi Dris!

[Wop/tpo]

As you were moved by the experience it would be a kind gesture to send the couple a letter of sympathy, if sure they were genuine. An artistic effort could well meet the need,
and not be overly expensive.

[Drisgirl]

Hi Icey -email ya in a bit x

[Ice.Maiden]

Should think so! You're ignoring me! Lol - x

Sorry lagunabeach - x

[Hellyon]

Hi Laguna - I think if you write them something as heartfelt as your post is then that would be just right. Maybe you could go to your local fire station and have a photo taken with a fire engine and send that to them. They are obviously very proud of their son being a fire fighter and there is a strong sense of 'brotherhood' amongst fire fighters so maybe they would apperciate that.

[cruella]

I am sure a thank you letter with a few written words would touch their hearts, as they did you.

[bigmamma]

Hello langunabeach , well , what a beautiful sensative and mature young lady for your tender years honey. I can only echo what others have already said , It's coming from your heart to theirs so I have no doubt that whatever you choose to send it will be just perfect :-) xxx

[lagunabeach]

Thank you all so much for your kind answers and advice. I'll listen to what most of you have suggested, and I'll write a letter (or maybe a poem).

Thanks again, you're all so nice.