I lost my father, Edward Keane, on 9/11. He worked in WTC 1 as an
engineering consultant for Port Authority. This has been a terrible
tragedy for all of the families. We had the good fortune of having our
entire extended family and friends assembled together on September 8th
to celebrate my brother's wedding. We are blessed to have a beautiful
memory and that last weekend together.
The first time I had seen the Remembrance Flag, was at Bald Head Island,
flying at the Country Club. I was so proud to see such a tribute to
our family members. It was especially moving because we were there to
celebrate the wedding of a close friend, previously widowed when her
late husband, a US Marine, had been killed in a military aircraft accident.
There is much joy in knowing that despite life's tragedies, God is still
ever present and there are still many good things in life.
I would like to request a Remembrance Flag to honor my Father, a proud
American. My husband is in the Navy and stationed at Camp Lejeune. I
had spent 14 1/2 years in the Navy, where I had met my husband. I tribute
my father for encouraging me to pursue the career in the military which
blessed me with a loving family and 4 children. We will always miss
"Pop Pop". God Bless our military members who continue to
fight for our freedoms.
Cindy
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I was talking with my sister, Cindy, who had written a letter to you
having seen the Remembrance Flag at the Bald Head Island Country Club
in NC, and her feeling in seeing the flag flown.
I was touched by her story posted for others to read.
I wish to request a Remembrance Flag to honor my father. I'll be participating
in the Sail for America activity's September 14 in New York Harbor,
sailing aboard the Pride of Baltimore, the ambassador sailing ship of
Baltimore, Maryland.
Being a resident of Maryland, and having suffered the loss of my father
on 9/11, my wife and I were invited to join the Pride of Baltimore in
NY on September 14, 2002. It's my intention to fly the Remembrance Flag
from the rigging during the parade of ships.
Thank you for your earnest effort to honor those that gave their ultimate
gift to mankind!
Sincerely,
Mark K.