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      I haven’t walked down the stairs in the shoes of the business person fleeing the building.

      I haven’t climbed up the stairs in the boots of the firefighters arriving to rescue and aid.

      I haven’t run away in my bare feet towards the Hudson River to find safety.

      I haven’t stood in my black uniform shoes directing thousands to safety.

      I haven’t knelt on the ground to treat the injured.

      I haven’t said a prayer over a dead body.

      I haven’t dived under a car or into a building to seek safety.

      In one way I was removed from the September 11, 2001 attacks, I wasn’t there.

      I was 50 miles away listening, watching, praying…

      And then

      I walked in the shoes of a FDNY widow.

      I walked in the shoes of a 9/11 Tribute Center docent.

      I  walked in the shoes of a keeper of the story.

       

      I challenge each of us to remember that September 11 is an international tragedy but to many and not just those who lost someone it is very personal. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to yours.

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