The financial district (World Trade Center and surrounding buildings) were much of my world. My work was there, also my bank, doctor, shops, etc. Much of my world ended on 9/11 and I lost six close friends and went to all too many funerals. The stench of death remained for weeks. Everyday for months I passed posters of families looking for loved ones, telling their story and last time seen. For a very long time I cowered whenever I heard a plane overhead. Recently a former neighbor relayed to me that a piece of her husband's tissue had been found and identified from the top of the Deutsche Bank (across from the WTC), 4 1/2 years later. I relocated, and here I don't think people really understand what I've been through, which is probably better. I'm not fond of sitting down and relating the gruesome story. Perhaps you cannot know how the events of one day can change a confident, fearless person into a completely different person. Who wants to hear about all those body parts? What do you say when someone tells you a story like that? I just say, "I moved here from New York." As time passes, and people seemingly think less about 9/11, that just becomes part of normal conversation. The events of this week in London stirred that memory up for many of us and made it more vivid in minds than in some time. I was brought up knowing right from wrong and I try to be a good, decent citizen and kind to everyone, but I willing support all means necessary to hunt down anyone in their attempt of terrorism and put their life to an end. I wholeheartedly support President Bush in his efforts on this. I am thankful for the work of Scoutland Yard and pray for all involved in trying to keep us all safe. Hurrican Katrina's devastation to the New Orleans area and the coastal areas of Mississippi reminded us again that life can be unpredictable. Thankfully there were storm warnings prior to the catastrophe, which saved some. Take time to be aware of your daily surroundings and any changes that occur. If seemingly suspicious for any reason, report it. Better to be safe than sorry. We live in a much different world now and probably will for a long time to come. We need to be watchful, prayerful. God bless you.