for U.S.A. Disaster Relief channeled through The Canadian Red Cross Society
 
 

Well, blisters and pin holes in our fingers have healed over, our tables are cleared of ribbon, glue and pins, money has been counted and our trip to The Red Cross Society office has concluded.
A tragic cause started our ribbon campaign but throughout it we met with true compassion as we went along. We met some wonderful people and were truly inspired by the outpouring of generousity we encountered.
Thanks to 'our community', on January 9th, 2002 we were able to attend at our local Red Cross office and turn over a cheque in the amount of $ 5,212.57 for the USA Disaster Relief Fund. At the cheque presentation we were honoured to be able to meet and chat with 2 of our local Red Cross volunteers who had actually gone to New York to help - wonderful people who gave of themselves in the most unselfish of ways and who had to face it all first hand - Kudos to them!! (((())))
Thankyou allllllll from the bottom of our hearts - hopefully we all helped and made a little difference when it was needed most!

To all of the families who lost loved ones that tragic day - please know we all have you in our hearts and prayers. We hope that every day gets just a little easier and the pain just a little less.
 

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Here is the original poem without the 'ribbons'.
 

September 11th

We watched in horror and disbelief
Everyone united in unimaginable grief.
Planes dropping from the sky.
Buildings crumbling, everyone asking Why?
So many innocent people died
Strangers embraced and cried.
Heroes fell doing what they do...
Their wings were earned long before their lives were through.

For this there is no reason or rhyme...
Healing and rebuilding will take unmeasurable time.

Silent moments will be interrupted
By the day freedom and innocence were corrupted.
Beyond September 11th there will remain...
Unbearable pain
Loss and sorrow
That will last through every tomorrow.

In that way...
We will stand united everyday!

~Lori~