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      Posted at 6:56 pm by missannsays, on March 24, 2014

      land·mark (lănd′märk′) n.
      1. A prominent identifying feature of a landscape.
      2. A fixed marker, such as a concrete block, that indicates a boundary line.
      3. An event marking an important stage of development or a turning point in history.
      4. A building or site with historical significance, especially one marked for preservation by a municipal or national government.

      adj.
      Having great import or significance: a landmark court ruling

      Today was a landmark moment for the family and friends of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Today the words they had feared and dreaded were spoken aloud for all to hear. Oh, they were first said to those closest to the event but they were repeated for the world to hear.

      “It’s with deep sadness and regret that I must inform you that according to this new data, Flight 370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean.”

      I can identify with “landmark moments” that the world shares. I remember vividly a meeting on September 18, 2001 in a NYC hotel. The mayor, the governor, the head of the FDNY all there to tell the FDNY families “we are going from rescue to recovery”. Oh, we knew first but within hours the world would know. See, when I am the “world” during a landmark moment, there is a sense of that is done, what’s next. The moment/event starts to fade from the headlines. But when I am the “first to know” there is a sense of utter disbelief, my hope wanes, my mind spins and I grasp for something to hold onto. My prayer for the families of flight 370 is simple “may they find peace, may they find strength, may they find hope, may they know God loves them”

      Today was also a landmark moment for the September 11, 2001 community. Today the opening date (May 21, 2014) for the National September 11 Museum was announced. Another landmark…
      http://911memorial.io/ONA3lS

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