We Will Never Forget.

On this, the anniversary of those heinous acts of savagery that tested the strength of American resolve, a country was simultaneously torn apart and brought together. Unconscionably, it was a war declared not only on America, but on Western style of governance and progressive thinking. I can't help but think of the many American lives that were lost on that day, and lost as a consequence of the acts of that day. And yet, I also think of the Iraqi and Afghani wives and mothers who have now lost their husbands and sons as a not often focused on consequence of this day.

Because of that day, America and the West went looking for revenge; albeit justified revenge. Because of Osama Bin Laden's callous disregard for human life, thousands of American lives were ruined and many families were torn apart. I am outraged that one man could bring a country to its knees, but our resolve was strong and we stood again. I am embarrassed that those odious acts led some to tread on the very liberties that helped to make this country great, but America still shines as a beacon for freedom and democracy. But I am more embarrassed that some Americans could watch the events unfold on that darkest of days and conclude that the deaths of so many were caused to forward the secret agenda of an American president. In fact I am beyond embarrassed; I am ashamed.

Finally, I am filled with pride as I watched, then and now, Americans come together and put aside differences to stand united against this threat to liberty. On September 11, 2001 there were not Christians, Jews or Muslims. The divide between Democrats and Republicans was no more. Black, White, Hispanic and Asian all stood as one people, aghast at the events they were watching unfold. To be sure, on that day we were all American. We were all free. And again today, in remembrance of those who died, we stand united!