tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682194380088438234.post3150511834374731641..comments2023-07-22T04:32:36.779-04:00Comments on If I agreed with you, we'd BOTH be wrong: Part II: Gone But Not ForgottenTopcheese911http://www.blogger.com/profile/05198990695738920222noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682194380088438234.post-58387379563926626692014-09-13T09:01:54.343-04:002014-09-13T09:01:54.343-04:00Thank you for your kind words Shaun. And thank you...Thank you for your kind words Shaun. And thank you for sharing your experience. But I must say, it is service members like YOU who deserve praise, not an internet bike blogger. <br />So thank you for your service and friendship over the years.<br />And thanks for reading!Topcheese911https://www.blogger.com/profile/05198990695738920222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682194380088438234.post-3144097572110239962014-09-12T23:15:34.411-04:002014-09-12T23:15:34.411-04:00I once stood atop the World Trade Center which we ...I once stood atop the World Trade Center which we affectionately referred to as the "twin towers." it was indeed a magnificent structure, and to a young Boy Scout it was the trip of a lifetime. As I write this I can't shake the memory of how cold it was on the roof that day. A brisk and clean wind was chilly and unexpected. I also can't shake the memory of the impressive and oppressive heat of the desert sands of Saudi Arabia where I was stuck that awful Tuesday. I too personally know people who lost their lives and loved ones as well. I'm sure somewhere in some dusty corner of my mothers house you'll find a box that contains the photo of my friend Josh and I "leaning" against the railing of the rooftop while the Statue of Liberty proudly and distantly stands tall in the background. The WTC represents more to me than some ass clowns that rammed planes into it. It represents a living memory of the vitality and proud nature of us Americans. Let's never forget and here's to YOUR service sir! Not only to us the steadfast readers, but to all you have came into contact with. **mic dropped**Shaun Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592120732305646920noreply@blogger.com