Update 9-18-01    


Hi,

Just now, I'm kind of stuck for words.  Fortunately, other people aren't.

From Paul DeMartino:  It is difficult for me to set down a few words regarding the worst tragedy I've ever seen up close.  No Hollywood special effects could compare
to what I witnessed Tuesday.  My office is about 35 blocks north of the WTC, but we have an excellent view of it and the Empire State Bldg. which is a few blocks away. I was at my desk early (as usual) when the first plane hit.  At that point all semblance of work came to an end.  I along with my colleagues watched in disbelief as the second plane hit and later as both towers came down.  I still don't think that the true impact has sunk in, and perhaps I'm in denial.  Yesterday I donated blood, feeling helpless and confused, wishing I could do more.  Tomorrow, I'll try to return to work and get back to "normal."  Anyway I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you without rambling on

From Louise and Ed Albrecht:  Our prayers go out to all.

From Zelda White Nichols:  What happened is despicable.  The news on TV stated that the terrorists won this battle, but not the war. They are wrong.  They might be terrorists, but even more, they are the worst cowards imaginable to use innocent people to kill innocent people. They might have won the skirmish, but they will never
win even a battle; what they have succeeded in doing is to unite the citizens of this country to stand behind our president. They have united our country so that Democrats and Republicans stand together.  They have united all countries of the free world to stand together.  We are truly the United States of America and United Countries of the world.  God Bless us all.

From Bernie Scheidt:  I am glad to report that I was out of NY on the CIO conference on a cruise ship and the only hardship we encountered was being diverted to
Boston.  Just saw Barnet Kellman on CBS being interviewed as part of a survey on what American's think we should do.

From Barbara Zingman Braunstein:  You can't imagine how the New Yorkers (the ones who live and work here) feel.  The feelings of vulnerability.  The outrage, like a rape victim must feel.  Except the whole world is feeling similarly.  Still, we are all experiencing our own torment individually.  Unfortunately, to a degree this is a shared experience and the pain is not ending.  That, perhaps, causes the greatest pain/fear of all.

From Lynn Nudelman Villagran:  I think it's good that we are all back in touch with each other.  At this horrible time, we all have to reach out to each other for comfort. 

From Barbara Blitfield Pech:  As everyone, I share the shock, horror, disbelief, anger, pain, and hope for the welfare of our people and our country.  I pray that all of you have been spared the pain of loss in this recent tragic event.  As I am at a loss for words for what to think, feel, or do next, I hope to be able to share this:  I am unable to give much-needed blood, but I want and need to do something to make some statement that I haven't sat by.  While my ability to give  financially is not as great as my wish to is, I will make a charitable donation in memory of all who innocently gave their lives for this great nation.  While I cannot help them now, hopefully my donation in their name and memory will someday help their families heal in other ways.  Perhaps you will, too.  God Bless you all.  God Bless America

From Linda Cohen Kelman Greenseid:  I was wondering if you would weigh in about this horror, but was also afraid to see a reunion e-mail from you for fear that someone we know had died in the attack.  We have been really lucky in that no friend or family member has been directly impacted.  I hope all is well with you.  P.S.  How strange is it that I have come to depend on your e-mails for news of people I haven't seen or spoken to in 35 years?

Finally, from Jerry Bittman:  Thank you so much for getting in contact with me.  I hope you are fine.  Unfortunately, I am not.  I would love to get in contact with old classmates.  Are you planning a class reunion?  That would be fantastic.  Please get back to me as soon as possible.   I would love a list of everybody you have so far. (crazygeronimo@yahoo.com)

The link:  http://hometown.aol.com/reunionclass65/


Rich