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Like everyone, I'm running the gamut of thoughts and feelings. Doing this page has helped me feel as if I'm doing something. I feel so helpless...I'm horrified, sad, mad as hell and pretty much still in shock. "I can't believe this!" seems to be the National Cry.. I think the thing that really trips me the most and is something that I will NEVER be able to understand is, how ANYONE can truly believe that "GOD" (to pick just one of many names) would EVER condone these horrible acts of violence!?? I'm talking about any and all religions. Both sides always say "God" is on THEIR side! ??? The "God" that I believe in is horrified, sad, made as hell, and pretty much still in shock and saying "I can't Believe this"! My Heart Aches Sharon

What Can We Do?

The firefighters & police officers who went into the World Trade Center buildings are doing the same kind of job our fathers did, taking the risks for the rest of us. I suggest that we adopt the Firefighters, send them our donations & tell them we are the sons & daughters of the military.

There are several ways you can do this. First, you can donate directly to the Uniformed Firefighters Association. See http://ufalcol94.org for more information.

Second, one of our sponsors, OneTravel.com, is donating 10% of their income for the next month. If you plan any travel during this time, please click on the banner at the bottom of any page on the Military-Brats Registry to access their site.

Third...for every purchase in the Brat Store of a Military-Brats Registry license plate frame or pair of frames, or a Military Brats Network bumper sticker or window decal or combination, the Military Brats Network will donate 50% to the New York Firefighters.

Let's join together to show support for those who are giving their lives to help others.
Marc Curtis Webmaster Military-Brats Registry

You are encouraged to assist the American Red Cross
and show your support in one of three ways:

1) MAKE A DONATION

Use any of the following methods to make an online donation:

* You can make a donation by credit card at http://www.amazon.com/paypage/PKAXFNQH7EKCX
* If you have a PayPal account, send your donation to [email protected], or visit http://www.paypal.com
* You can also pay by credit card at the Red Cross website https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp

2) GIVE BLOOD

Call 1-800 GIVE LIFE or contact your local hospital or health care system.
As you might imagine, it is currently very difficult to get through on a phone line.
Please be patient and attempt your call later in the week.

3) FLAGS ACROSS AMERICA

To show the terrorists that our American spirit is stronger than ever,
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 is "Flags Across America."
All Americans are asked to display the American flag in their homes, businesses or cars.
Let's keep the meaning of UNITED in "United States".
Pass this onto as many people as you know.

Our hearts go out to everyone
whose lives were affected by these terrible events.

Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. step out your door, stop your car, or step out of your establishment and light a candle.
We will show the world that Americans are strong and united together against terrorism.
Please pass this to everyone on your e-mail list. We need to reach everyone across the United States quickly.
The message: WE STAND UNITED - WE WILL NOT TOLERATE TERRORISM! Thank you.

The targets of today's terrorist attack were our economy, our religions,our democratic spirit, and our freedoms. It is therefore important that we communicate to those responsible for this attack that they have failed. By continuing our work with stronger resolve we tell the world that America will never be out gunned or shot down. There must be no disruption in our daily lives. Everyone pulling their load will keep our nation on track.
America is at its greatest when great challenges confront us. America is victorious when all Americans join together to confront our challenges.
It is very important that we resist the urge to speculate wildly or assign either blame or neglect irresponsibly.
All veterans and military personnel are advised to make contact with their families to assure them that we are all working on our highest level, and that our lives and livelihoods have not been disrupted by this attack. At this moment when there is an absence of continuous visual images of President Bush functioning throughout this crises, you, the veteran, are 'the president' to those civilians who never experienced military training or preparedness. They will be confident if you display confidence. You must assure them that we are a strong nation with a strong military. Assure everyone you talk to that although we have just received a black eye our body is intact and our will is strong.
Hang tough,
Phill Coleman,
Senior Librarian, The American War Library