Hudson Fusion: 9/11 remembered
9/11 remembered
No marketing talk today.
Today is the 8th anniversary of one of the most horrific tragedies in recent American history. It is a day that, as many say, is etched in our minds forever. My office was at 32nd and Madison in NYC during that time, and my memories of that day, of our office and staff, and of my friends and colleagues who were downtown when it happened are still very vivid.
That day was a turning point in my life, as it likely was for many others. When I am referencing an event, it is usually “before 9/11” or after “9/11.” When I see the time on the clock as 9:11, it’s not time for me, but a date, and makes me pause and reflect, even eight years later. The enormity of the losses and how they were caused made me even more alert to my surroundings. But most of all, it made me appreciate people and time, not things. I am thankful for all the wonderful people in my life; we’re here together, experiencing life’s ups (and downs), but mindful of those who suffered losses and lost that connection with someone that they deeply cared for.
So, even though it’s not “Thanksgiving,” take a moment today to give thanks for all the relationships and support you have in your life: your friends, your family, your co-workers, and yes, even your clients. Celebrate all that these people add to your life, and, whenever possible, do what you can to make their life easier. Be a hero in your own world, everyday. --KB
Today is the 8th anniversary of one of the most horrific tragedies in recent American history. It is a day that, as many say, is etched in our minds forever. My office was at 32nd and Madison in NYC during that time, and my memories of that day, of our office and staff, and of my friends and colleagues who were downtown when it happened are still very vivid.
That day was a turning point in my life, as it likely was for many others. When I am referencing an event, it is usually “before 9/11” or after “9/11.” When I see the time on the clock as 9:11, it’s not time for me, but a date, and makes me pause and reflect, even eight years later. The enormity of the losses and how they were caused made me even more alert to my surroundings. But most of all, it made me appreciate people and time, not things. I am thankful for all the wonderful people in my life; we’re here together, experiencing life’s ups (and downs), but mindful of those who suffered losses and lost that connection with someone that they deeply cared for.
So, even though it’s not “Thanksgiving,” take a moment today to give thanks for all the relationships and support you have in your life: your friends, your family, your co-workers, and yes, even your clients. Celebrate all that these people add to your life, and, whenever possible, do what you can to make their life easier. Be a hero in your own world, everyday. --KB