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This is a continuation of Nancy’s blog on Tuesday. The vision was familiar. Flames from an iconic building in the City’s skyline. As I watched, the feelings of 9/11 percolated through me. I then remembered. The visits. Walking through the massive doors. The beauty. The history. And I remembered visiting Paris in December after 9/11. It was cold. I wore a scarf fashioned after the American flag. Parisians, not previously known for their friendliness to American tourists, expressed empathy and made us feel welcome. The recent disaster that we had experienced was felt by them. Today, their disaster is felt by us.

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Submitted by Liz_Saldana on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:05

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Liz Saldana

Lovely thoughts.
Victoria Drogin

Beautiful Ben. Sad that it takes a profound common loss to bring us together. It is the best of us as human beings to share compassion. Thank you fit the reminder.
Amparo Connors

I too was very much reminded of the 9/11 horrors... thankful for no loss of life and that this was not an act of terrorism. Still very sad all the same; I had planned a tour in August. Now more motivated to see much more of the world; focusing on less stuff & more experiences.
Flo Feinberg

I remember our visit to Paris after 9/11 so well...we were raw and feeling very vulnerable; the kindness and sympathy of the French people we encountered greatly helped us when we, most needed compassion and empathy. It feels so right to learn of the outpouring of condolences and financial contributions from around the world, by people of different nations, religions and beliefs coming together to see the big picture and help rebuild a treasure loved by all.

Submitted by MarilynGenoa on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 04:31

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Marilyn Genoa

Although grateful that humanity, compassion, and empathy are often seen after a disaster,I look forward to a time when those feelings are not reserved for such events. Thank you Ben for such a thoughtful blog.

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