From a WIBC (93.1 FM) blog one year after, the names and stories of those Hoosiers who died in the attacks of September 11th, 2001 and in the course of the ensuing War on Terrorism.
Read their stories in the original WIBC Sept, 10, 2002 blog, 9/11 Indiana Facts.
How quickly I was able to find each of these people in my search of the internet, most instantly, some within a couple of clicks, then their individual personal stories written in various places; some on Pentagon memorials, some in hometown newspapers or television news reports, was a powerful reminder to me just how unique each was, how special – and the depth to which each person was known and is remembered; how valuable each and every person was to so many around them.
And that’s the way it is with every one of us. We are of immeasurable value, immeasurably unique – uniquely made – not to be replaced on this earth. They each were one of a kind. We and they are all just that special.
I also found that they live on. Somehow, rising from the terrible wreckage of devastation, death, pain and loss good things have somehow come. Foundations and community organizations to help those in need were created in the names and after the lives and beliefs of so many, for example. Homes have been built, rebuilt and donated without mortgage. Care has been given to the sick and suffering still with us. Programs and scholarships and other to support those left without a father or mother, and in memory of a loved one to send someone to school. Blood and organs have been donated in their names.
The impact of the many volunteers from Indiana who went to help in the aftermath of those attacks was immense as well. They are also recalled in the WIBC blog.
Many times, too often, to be sure, the highest price to ever be paid purchases the things of greatest value.
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Col. Canfield “Buddy” Boone, Milan
Additional story, Gazing at the Flag
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Additional story, Muncie Star Press
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Additional story, Chicago Tribune
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Additional story, The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
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Additional story, Fox59
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Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude, Indianapolis
Blueink book review, Maude biography, author Stephen E. Bower
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Memorial Scholarship, Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
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Additional story, Legacy.com
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Additional story, NBC News.com
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Additional story from Gary Nelson, WordPress
Additional information, Arlington National Cemetery
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Michael E Conner
