Opinion: All Gave Some; Some Gave All

By Carmen Roberts (Nov 9) NEW YORK — We honor all our veterans who served, who protected our freedom. We also honor their families who sacrificed with them. Without our soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and coast guard the world would be a darker place.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, New York
photos: Betty S, Fabian C , Carlos V, Lolly S and Carmen Roberts

For a third year NYC Harley Owners Group rode to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in downtown Manhattan. Director Joe S. started the ride in 2012 to give the members a personal way to say thanks.
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Opinion: Ten Years After and Still Heart Wrenching

Does a linear line in time that stretches out for a decade change how we perceive a life-changing incident like 9/11?


Ten years should make it easier to cope with the anniversary, but the 10-year mark seems different. Harder.

In 2001 I was running for my life to escape the monstrous terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. I lived just three buildings south of the towers, so like many people, I can never forget.

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