Thank you for sharing, Marathon Man. In these trying and tumultuous times, I'm glad we've each other to look to.

I'm glad this thread emphasizes the FT community aspect to the news and not the political which is indeed better kept at 1 of those many OMNI/PR threads.

To expand on my earlier reaction, one of my first reactions was to think back to that dark day almost a decade ago. I as all here have been forever changed by that dark day, in my college major, in my view of charity and greater causes, and in my public/political involvement. I wasn't a part of FT at the time though I'm glad I am now and have read the moving threads from those difficult days. I know that the spirit here of community and sharing has been made stronger by FTers and vice versa. We are a community of fliers and for us, the attacks are even more personal. In darkness, light shines stronger, so may our light shine brighter yet.

I indeed also freshly remembered and relived the many emotions these many years since 9/11 when our world changed forever in ways even thusfar unimaginable. I hope that all who have found comfort through FT find comfort in the news today.