What happened on 9/11 touched each of us differently.
Some people think we should just move forward and put the past behind. I respect that, but I don’t agree. In fact, I think you can commemorate 9/11 and help yourself (tremendously) at the same time. Let’s forget about trying to solve debt problems for a day and look inside ourselves to find some true wealth.
Please watch this three-minute video to see how you can benefit and express your gratitude at the same time. Also, I could really use your brain power. How can I show the folks in our Fire and Police Departments a little “Pilgrim Love”? Any ideas?
How do you commemorate this day?
Neal says
Here’s an email I just received:
I’m somewhat embarrassed to say that the only thing I have done to commemorate this day is to fly our flag and think about the terrible loss of lives and impact on those families 8 years ago.
However, one thing I have been taught to do by a family member you can do on any day that you have the opportunity and that is to pick up the lunch tab for firefighters and policemen when you see them in restaurants. This can be handled anonymously by asking to speak to the manager and arranging to have their lunch put on your bill. I have been a witness to this when my 89 year old aunt wished to make this gesture in earlier this year.
She wanted to offer her thanks in person and they all came to our table and thanked her and made her day! My cousin did this also but did not want to be publicly recognized–personally I think it’s good to let other diners see that this can be done.
Good luck with the Brownies!
Neal says
My pleasure Bob…
Just keep up the fantastic work my friend.
Matt Jabs says
Always good to hear from The Pilgrim himself! Thanks for the advice, and for the link Neal.
ChristianPF says
Thanks for the mention Neal!!