One of the saddest days in all our lives just got sadder with the articles in all major news outlets today showing that the first responders are still waiting for a response from their government. The front page of many media outlets talks about remembering. Sadly not enough articles are dedicated to the heroes of that day. Here are a few of the articles we did find:
HUFFINGTON POST: September 11 Responders Still Waiting For Relief Promised In 2010
THE HILL: King: Congress has 'moral obligation' to increase 9/11 first-responder funds
CNN: 9/11 responders wait for compensation for their illnesses
It's sad that these brave people that rushed courageously to help any one that needed help - have been betrayed by all of us.
For 11 years congress isn't willing to act fast enough to help all these brave men and women get help to pay for their medical expenses for the illnesses they suffered from breathing the toxins in the air.
The whole world stopped on September 11. Everyone was glued to their TV's.
Thanks to these brave people who rushed to ground zero and started working selflessly everyone saw a glimpse of order and hope in the madness and chaos of the moment.
So for all those who feel it's important to remember 9/11 - we urge you to also remember some of the heroes of that day.
Call your local congress man or congress woman and/or Senator and ask them not to forget the first responders either. Brave law enforcement, firemen, doctors and nurses shouldn't be left behind.
A society that loses it's moral responsibility to it's own heroes will eventually lose it's moral fiber to exist as a society.
So do take a minute and call and remind your local politician that even thought 11 years have passed since 9/11 - the heroes of that day and what they did for all of us - will never be forgotten and neither will they be forgotten!!!
First Responders - you are everyone's heroes and you are all in our hearts!
You are our heroes!
