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8. Thank you for the reminder of the human cost. I also knew some victims, albeit far more remotely. My cousins...

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 04:12 AM

Sep 13

...who worked downtown, in buildings nearby, were not injured but were covered by dust as they walked out of Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge.

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I want to honor a worthy soul who died 9/11/01 [View all] pat_k Sep 13 OP

Image I found of Ed and his family pat_k Sep 13 #1

Sweet photo. electric_blue68 Sep 13 #4

Awww! What a lovely family! And those poor kids... Rhiannon12866 Sep 13 #9

What a lovely tribute to your friend Danmel Sep 13 #2

It's such a difficult time to remember that so many avoid reminiscing. littlemissmartypants Sep 13 #3

Thank you for sharing and FemDemERA Sep 13 #5

A lovely tribute to your smart, and kind friend. electric_blue68 Sep 13 #6

It was actually visiting friends I had escorted around NYC. pat_k Sep 13 #13

my condolences to you and to those who knew and loved him VanMilder Sep 13 #7

So many made that journey. pat_k Sep 13 #14

Well written, pat_k True Dough Sep 13 #10

Thank you for sharing this. pat_k Sep 13 #12

Ed Clouds Passing Sep 13 #11