The History Channel has produced a show about 9/11 entitled "15 Septembers Later." It consists of interviews with political figures, photographers, first responders, and others. Looking back at 9/11 from a "15-years-later" perspective, here's what some of them had to say:
"[9/11 was] . . . an extraordinary demonstration of compassion and generosity and volunteerism and the best of who we are as human beings. . . ."
"Fifteen years later, it's how we view that event -- that it's not simply looking back, but it's also looking forward. . . ."
"Courage and fellowship and honor and integrity can come from anywhere and everywhere. It's inside all of us. [We should not wait for] some moment or crisis in history to draw it out of us, but [we should] tap into it every day."
Today, as we pray in remembrance of that day and the lives that were lost, we also reflect on who and how we are now. Do we daily tap into the courage, fellowship, honor and integrity that the world needs in 2016? Do we look and pray forward in hope that the world we are forming and passing on to future generations will be one of peace?
"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me!"
A clip of "Fifteen Septembers Later" is available below. (Email subscribers: Please click here if you do not see a video embedded below.) The entire show is available on the History Channel's site until October 11, 2016.
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