Writer’s departed friend offered nothing for the world to hate
     My friend Pat was caught in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. He went to work that morning like every workday. He left the house soon after 6 a.m. and took his last train ride to work. Pat was always at work early, giving him the chance of getting home earlier in the evening to be with his f...
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Senseless acts exact the cost of freedom from United States citizens
     In our nation’s past, men and women paid the price for freedom as members of our armed services, factory workers, volunteers, and more to protect the freedoms we take for granted every day.
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Please, do not mistake Sikhs for bin Laden followers
     We are Sikhs and are from India. We are associated with Osama bin Laden, Arabs or Muslims. We’d like to extend our most heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to everyone around the world who is affected by the recent tragedies. We pray for the victims and the families and friends of the victims. ...
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Deepest appreciation for those who answered the call
     Our deepest appreciation for the few who answered the call of so man. For those who thought only of others and of helping them in the time of their need, who rushed in to aid the hurt, injured, trapped and scared. We applaud you.
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Aberdeen mayor reminds residents of assistance
To all my neighbors:
     The horrific events of Sept. 11 have touched us all. We have been stunned and saddened by the devastation that has visited our area. We are all experiencing a communal anguish while we await word on missing loved ones from our town and surrounding areas.
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Islam is about patience, tolerance and peace
     I must speak. As an American, a Muslim, a mother and a person, I was as horrified as everyone else over what took place on Sept. 11. As an American, a Muslim, a mother and a person, I am horrified at what is happening since that day. My first 37 years here on earth were as a free Christian woman, an...
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Writer reflects on World Trade Center tragedy
     I’ve spent the day pulling spent annuals from their beds and trimming hardy fall bloomers. I have purchased spring bulbs to plant in a special place in the gardens ... a memorial to those who died so tragically and innocently. This is how I mourn ... with faith in life. Therapy is found in nurturing...
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