Stop and Remember

Chris Gizzi runs the flag out on the
first MNF game after 9/11.

Sometimes something so big happens that reminds everyone sports are really just a game. Thirteen years ago today one of those things happened. September 11, 2001 not only put the sports world on pause, but the rest of the world as well. This was something much more important than sports.

No games were played, no whistles blown, and no points were put on the board for multiple days as America and the rest of the world stopped and watched what was unfolding. Each year on the anniversary the world keeps going but it pauses to remember what happened and those who were affected by it.

And that is what I am doing. This post isn't really about sports. It's about stopping to remember and think about what happened 13 years ago today. And each year on this day the world still does pause. At least for a little while. It takes a lot to make people pause even for a second, but remembering September 11 is one of those things that does it. People stop to remember and think about what happened. People will think about the families and friends of those who lost their lives. They will think about the brave rescue workers who went in to the buildings to save those who were trapped. They will keep all of this in their thoughts.

I would like to encourage everyone to keep the families of all those who lost their lives 13 years ago in their thoughts and prayers. As I'm sure that even after 13 years the questions and hurt are still there for these friends and families.

-Darren

Photo taken from reddit.com