When I woke up this morning I flipped on the the news and found most stations were filming in New York. With today being the 10th anniversary since the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93, all eyes have been on the United States. It was emotional to watch, especially turning on at the time when a young children’s choir sang this song to FDNY staff.

Like most North Americans, I remember that day very well. I worked on a busy street near the Canadian/US border, and most local shops around, including the one I worked for ended up closing for the day as traffic was so backed up. It was a confusing and emotional time for everyone, regardless of where the borders lie.

For North Americans and much of the world 9/11 serves as a reminder that we are all vulnerable, and that life is precious. It is also an example of the strength of humanity. 10 years later, the world is not short of tragedy. Everyday people are dying from starvation, from lack of sanitary conditions, from conflict within nations, and worse.

We are so detached from the tragedies that take place daily throughout the world. Perhaps commemorating the tragedy so close to home helps expand the local consciousness to connect with that which is global.

Today, all across the world, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and send love to those who miss them everyday.

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