War Without End

*Mutt American · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2002 11:02 pm Post subject:

A Lifetime Romantic

Cesar Alviar used to tell his wife, Grace, that everyone is born with a fate, and "your fate was to marry me." He saw her dancing, long hair swaying, at a party in their native Philippines and asked where she lived. He was quiet and modest, she said, but very handsome.

It took him three years to win her heart. But he stayed romantic. After 28 years, he still brought her flowers and opened doors for her. He loved to take her ballroom dancing. Three years ago, they renewed their vows. Mrs. Alviar wore an embroidered Filipino wedding dress. Their friends teased them "You still answered `yes,' in spite of everything?" Mr. Alviar pointed out that they had been married three times, in a civil ceremony, the religious service, and then this one.

His wife always drove Mr. Alviar, 60, to the bus station in Bloomfield, N.J., so he could get to his job as an accountant at Marsh & McLennan on the 94th floor of 1 World Trade Center. "He always kissed me before he got out," she said. But on Sept. 11, he hesitated after the kiss. "It was like he wanted to say something, but because I was rushing, I just said goodbye."

*Mutt American · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2002 11:03 pm Post subject:

Giving Students the World

As a native of Sierra Leone who came to the United States to further her own education, Hilda Taylor believed in exposing her urban elementary school students to a world beyond Washington.

Her success in achieving that goal led Mrs. Taylor to accompany one pupil, Bernard Brown II, on Flight 77 on a field trip to California sponsored by the National Geographic Society. While in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, the group of was to hike, kayak and work with marine biologists to study oceanic life.

Mrs. Taylor, 58, who taught sixth grade at Madeleine V. Leckie Elementary School, was an avid participant in the society's alliance with schools to promote geography.

"She was very enthusiastic, very dedicated," said Denise Sessoms, the assistant principal. "She was always seeking new and creative learning experiences for her students. Parents looked forward to having their children in her room."

A mother of three, Mrs. Taylor lived in Forestville, Md., and was known for preparing dishes from Sierra Leone for friends.

*Mutt American · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2002 11:04 pm Post subject:

Walking to the corner store with Deborah Jacobs Welsh could take an hour, because she greeted everybody.

"She had an incredible knack to make anybody she met feel like they knew her their entire lives," said husband Patrick C. Welsh. The 49-year-old Manhattan woman called upon that skill often as a United Airlines flight attendant.

She was not originally slated to be on Flight 93 the day it crashed into a Pennsylvania field, but was assigned to the flight when she swapped shifts. Her husband didn't even know her new flight number. Those details got lost in the rush of plans they made for dinner and a movie.

So Patrick Welsh spent Sept. 11 in increasing anxiety, waiting for her to call. Instead, the airline did.

He remembers her wearing a crazy, black-spotted, white coat to walk their dalmatian. She was able to hear a song and then play it by ear on piano or guitar. He said she saved leftover airline meals to give to the homeless. He has since found comfort from those whose lives she touched. They leave phone calls of support. They stop him in the street to offer condolences. They tend to a memorial of flowers in front of the Welsh's apartment building, making sure the candles stay lit.

"She was like Jimmy Stewart in 'It's a Wonderful Life.' ... So many people loved her. There are so many people reaching out to help."

*Mutt American · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2002 11:09 pm Post subject:

Don't worry. Our memories aren't too bad.

We remember what happened.

We remember who did it.

Guest · Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2002 1:47 pm Post subject:

Pity you dont seem to want to know why though.

Bolero · Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2002 5:10 pm Post subject:

Reactions from the Israeli side to the September attack:

Ehud Sprinzak, terrorism expert at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, said "From the perspective of Jews, it is the most important public relations act ever committed in our favor."

The attack "was good for the Jews," "It is very good", said Netanyahu...before he caught himself and amended his statement.

In an interview with Le Monde, Ami Ayalon, former Head of Israeli Shin Bet, stated: "Since September 11, our leaders have been euphoric."
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Pinocchio · Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2002 6:20 pm Post subject:

*Mutt American · Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2002 8:21 pm Post subject:

I guess we could just continue to let the terrorists kill us thousands at a time.

No, I think not.

If the Afghan government had turned over al-Qaeda, there wouldn't have been war there.

If the Iraqis get rid of Saddam, there won't have to be war there.

*Mutt American · Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2002 9:38 pm Post subject:

Guest · Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 3:49 am Post subject: Re: Lest we forget

War Without End

The global war against terror, news about the illegal invasion of Iraq, the corporate puppet presidents, the war criminal Tony Blair, September 11th 2001, the USS Liberty and New World Order crimes against humanity.

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