[KYHAM] September 11th & What It Means To Me

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:24:40 -0400

By the way, John:  I respect you and your colleagues as well as the work you
do every day.  God bless America!  KG4QFW

Marc A. Johnson
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Salato Wildlife Education Center
1 Game Farm Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
800-858-1549 ext. 336

-----Original Message-----
From: John Betner [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 12:34 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [KYHAM] September 11th & What It Means To Me

I believe that Septemeber 11th is a day that no american will ever forget.
This day is a time for sadness and a sense of trying to understand this
simple word: WHY?. Why did this have to happen; why was my
husband/wife/son/daughter/family relative in that building(s) when it
happen. Why would a person what to do this to us to kill innocent people
just trying to make a living. These are all questions that can't be answered
but I always heard that SOMETHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. There was a reason
why this happened? Maybe it was becuase of one evil person they wanted to
destroy the WTC in New York and the Pentagon and possibly The White House in
Washington DC. Or maybe it was a sign? Anything is possible! When I look
back from 9/11/01 to 9/11/02 I see that things have really changed. Security
is a must now, Preparedness, Respect and Friendship. Before 9 11 security
wasn't that much of a need becuase someone could walk into an airport check
their bag and their gone loading into the plane in less than 2 minutes. Now
a few people are asked to take off their shoes becuase of security. Why
wasn't we prepared not just as a local area but as a nation for something
possible to happen like this. We have agencies that are supposed to protect
us and take each piece of information as credible information that may lead
to something catastropic as in 9 11. There we're even signs that something
was going to happen but the agencies didn't care or didn't feel it was good
enough information to see that something could really really happen. This
nation was definately NOT prepared for this and therefore it hurt us.
Respect is something I think is plain out luduricus. After Sept. 11th,
Emergency Services Personnel get thanked everyday for their service and
bravery. I have a question why wasn't we thanked before 9/11. Why does it
take a national diaster for us Firefighters to earn respect. Why didn't we
receive it before? I feel that people only care about Firefighters, EMS,
Police only when they are needed not to be thought about any other time on
maybe putting their life on the line. I feel really really bothered that no
one cared or appreciated us until 9-11. What makes us so different now
becuase some NYC firefighters went into a building to try to save people and
lost their lives. Why is that so different then a firefighter going into a
house to try to save someone and dies in the line of duty. Yes there will be
a funeral and a service remembering him as a person but how and why is that
different compared to 9-11. They both die in the line of duty and one gets
talked about more than the other one. Its all the same thing from Maine to
Hawaii and from Alaska to Florida....Firefighters are firefighters either
Volunteer or Paid (Career) and they deserve the respect that we didn't get
before 9-11. Myself being a firefighter on a rural part of the county I live
in. There was never any services honoring local heroes and thanking them for
their time and service. Now becuase of the attacks there are dedication
services all over the place here in the county.  What does a Emergency
Service person feel when they don't get thanked and commended on their work
not just from a Volunteer perspective but as a Career Firefighter also. I
feel that since we didn't have the respect of people to thank us and commend
us on our services then why start now? Everyone feels that they should be
thankful that there are firefighters. WHY WASN'T THEY THANKFUL FOR
FIREFIGHTERS ON SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2001? What a difference a day makes. As in
Friendship, many friendships have been created becuase of this and I feel
that it is ok to meet new friends especially ones that helped each other and
would kill themselves to help someone else. Friendship is so important that
everyone has to stick together as a team and not as an individual. There is
no "I" in the word team its a "WE" job, a regular person off the street can
be a hero and not be a firefighter, or related to emergency services. They
deserve just as much credit as firefighters. The problem is people doesn't
want to just pat someone on the back and say "Good Job on a well done
accomplishment". Their shy and afraid that becuase of todays world with
killings everyday that it may happen to them. When I refer to Emergency
services I am referring to Ham Radio Operators also. Guys I have to give you
a pat on the back for all the hard work and readiness to respond at any time
when an emergency comes up that requires your assistance. For the families
and victims of the attacks, I feel for you and really am sorry for that you
had to live thru but there isn't no difference then a firefighter or someone
dying to try to be a service for others. The families has taken publicity to
far and its hurting our country. They beleive that they deserve more money
becuase my husband died in the terrorist attacks. This is a equal country
and if a firefighter dies here in Kentucky the family deserves just as much
money as a world trade center death. Because of this I feel that yes
September 11th is a sad day but if we don't get on with our lives and
rebuild america from where it was on September 10th, 2001. whomever did the
attacks are winning. When america suffers then they are winning the fight
and its not right. We should get on with our lives and do things that you
have always wanted to do but never got the chance to do it well now here is
the chance so go do it. I think that 9/11 should be remembered in our lives
but not to interfere with how America is running on an everyday basis. Thats
how I feel from a 17 year old's perspective

I know this is off the subject of what is supposed to be discussed but I
feel that I had to write that and express what I feel. 

John Betner
Custer Area Vol. Fire & Rescue
Ham Radio Operator: KG4LHQ

REMEMBER OUR LOST HEROES NOT FROM JUST SEPTEMBER 11TH BUT EVERYDAY A HERO
DIES!!!!

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