The Heroes of 9-11 and Their Tragedy

By: Bonnie Moss
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:24:52
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September 11 will always be remembered for its tragedy.

It's no longer just the tragedy of its victims- but its heroes as well. I remember looking at pictures of groups of strong men, working, walking with their faces and uniforms covered in soot- or something that looked like soot. Determined and dedicated men who were there to help. The publicity was great. They took center stage.

The search and rescue work did not last just for days. The whole world knows how long it took. We know the many long hours these rescue workers spent at the site. And they stayed for as long as they were needed.

Yes, they were strong men- then.

I watched a documentary on television on the eve of the 5th anniversary of 9-11 on the health problems that have befallen these heroes,suffering from massive respiratory illness and other complications. It brought tears to my heart .

I am not from the United States of America. But my heart goes to these men who were once lauded as heroes. Years after their heroic deeds, so many of them are tragically ill as a consequence of being "there" when they were needed most- the heroes of 9-11.

They are paying with their health, and this is very tragic. The air they breathed were declared at the time as "safe" Obviously, it was not.

If I get the news correctly- many of these heroes have already died. Many more are near death's door; many are left to fend off for themselves as their medical bills are piling up; many more are no longer able to work. They are debilitated, incapacitated and almost forgotten.

What would it take for the nation and society to come to the rescue of these heroes and their families?

Who takes responsibility for not ensuring their safety while they worked under the intense heat and thick clouds of smoke ? Who was supposed to monitor the safety of the environment after such a devastating explosion and destruction of the twin towers?

There seem to be much more work dedicated to building a memorial to the site than looking into the tragic plight of the heroes of 9-11. They are now victims themselves.

These are people who gave their lives to help. They did what they had to do with courage. They witnessed many of their colleagues die or fall at the site. These incidents did not stop the thousands more who came to the rescue.

They were there when they were needed most.

Let society not forget them.

Bonnie Moss writes to inspire and to motivate her readers to explore the depths of their heart and soul and make a difference in this world. She draws from personal experience and her interest in the New Age Visit her website:

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