I decided to watch and reflect upon the live memorial services via The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, held in NYC, New York.
Reflections
I appreciate that family members, loved ones and friends are given the opportunity to read the names of loved ones. Given that being able to voice a grievance is an important part of trauma release. As becoming silent, repression / oppression, of the human voice also affects and impacts human trauma response / development.
I took the time to listen to as much people as possible, and even as the names are read: we can recognize the specific target population groups from the 9/11 terror attacks.
As I relate to trauma and grievance from personal experiences. We could say that the enormity and magnitude of those directly affected will be different. It is quite normal and natural, where we can also connect the character traits of empathy.
As we honor the memory of 9/11 through collective memorial events. We also honor memory in our own personal and private ways. Grief is normal. Grief can also become and act as a human blockade, create human bondage, develop into major illness, that causes paralysis, psychological, physiological and so forth. Thus; to forgive is also a part of the healthy human grievance process.
Forgiveness does not mean that relationships will ever be the same as they once were. But at the level of the microcosm / individual, I reflected that forgiveness allows one to move forward in life. Forgiveness can prevent or minimize effects of major illness, such as: heart disease, stroke, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Forgiveness does not erase a wound, pain, loss, but it does honor and embrace thankfulness.
Thank you that I am alive to honor and cherish memories of loved ones. Thank you for creating the 9/11 Twin Reflecting Pool memorials of Ground Zero, where no-day shall erase you from our memory. Thank you for the immortal love engraved upon my hallowed grounds. Thank you. Thank you for One World Observatory Tower, Oculus Angel Architecture Design, thank you for the tribute in Lights. My eyes crave to see what you see.
Thank you,The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the family, friends and loved ones who arrived and supported the 9/11/2023 memorial ceremony, thank you to the Government Officials, Sponsors, Chairman Mr. Mike Bloomberg, all members of military branches that were present, the beautiful military musical bands, the beautiful flowers, roses, the bell tolls, the moments of silence, everything that truly created such peaceful moments to honor and cherish loved ones, embrace community, and come together as one nation.
I would like to thank all who took part in the day of service. Thank you to honor and take care of these hallowed grounds, as you have desired. Thank you to every USA State, MLB, NBA and every sports teams, all members of the political community who took part to commemorate. Thank you to the Houston Astros for standing by our side, especially with your moments of silence, team colors, charity baseball events, love from Houston, Texas, that I truly appreciate. Thank you President Biden for your commemorations from Alaska.
Dedications: I would like to dedicate these words to my family members. Especially as I remember when I visited the Reflecting Twin Pools, I was in shock and grieved as I read the very names of the victims that were similar to my own family members, very close to home. If the heart could truly speak?? …..
For this reflection I would like to share the following image of me to honor the Tribute In Light 2023. A reflection of strength, resilience, as the survivor tree. With heartfelt love and kindness, I am forever grateful. I belong to you. I yearn to love you, i love you. My words are my heart, soul, mind, my flesh. God Bless You and God Bless the United States of America.
I want you to live for me.
Never Forget 9/11 💜
Related Blog Posts:
- Image 1 – Personal image of our 9/11 roses, image created with canva.com
- Image 2 – All slide show images are screen images from my laptop via, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, held i n NYC, New York.
- Image 3 and 4 are pictures of me from 09/10/2023.
- Image 4 – Twitter link and handle (s) .@FredCuellar .@MsSsHussain
- Image 5 – Twitter link and handle (s) .@FredCuellar .@MsSsHussain
Notes: These words were originally hand-written on September 12th 2023. Please note that I have limited my personal reflection, scientific analysis, analysis of tragedy, upon this public platform to protect my own privacy. It is important to note that how a Macro- Government responds to tragedy is beyond the microcosm. Thus; the duty to protect, secure and safeguard country. Thank you for your readership.
With Love & Kindness! 🇺🇸❤️🌹
{HEART'S, FOREVER!} 