{"id":31,"date":"2012-09-11T12:00:39","date_gmt":"2012-09-11T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.turkey-talk.com\/tblog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2014-04-05T19:07:50","modified_gmt":"2014-04-05T19:07:50","slug":"911-11th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turkey-talk.com\/tblog\/?p=31","title":{"rendered":"9\/11 \u2013 11th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tomorrow marks the eleventh anniversary of 9\/11. A fellow triathlete, Molly English-Bowers posted something yesterday on facebook that gave me cause to think and ponder. She wrote: \u201cWatching 9-11 specials used to just make me sad. Now they also piss me off. So many missed opportunities.\u201d\u00a0 That statement can lead one\u2019s thought in several directions. What if we had gotten Bin Laden earlier, is one direction. The direction I took, and what I found most significant in thought was the loss of \u201cpotential\u201d, \u201copportunities\u201d of each of those who perished. No doubt their families suffered this loss, Very likely the businesses that employed them suffered a significant loss of talent, and capabilities. It is true that as a society, we all suffer from this loss due to the death of all innocent victims. It is hard not to wonder eleven years later, what potential, or what great things or deeds that could have been realized had those planes never left the ground and the threat averted. All too often \u201cthe good die young\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each year I have commented on this occasion, and I find it prudent to repeat some of it here, as it accurately describes my thoughts:<\/p>\n<p>Like many of my fellow runners, triathletes, and outdoorsmen, I am immersed in preparation for another season of racing, chasing wild turkeys, whitetails, and a ruffed grouse or two. I get to worry about lessor things.\u00a0I have no doubt that my little worries would be considered things to dream about while camping out in a sand bunker in the Middle East.\u00a0I grew up understanding and appreciating what our military does. It is not easy for most military families. The wars continue, many are now coming home. Many have come home to their final resting place. Many that serve us remain. As with all wars, young men and women give the ultimate sacrifice to our country, and afford us the freedoms we have.<\/p>\n<p>Each anniversary of 9\/11, my thoughts returned to two fellow NWTF members Cynthia Giugliano &amp; Walter Weaver that we lost that day. A memorial webpage can be found at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.turkey-talk.com\/9_11_01_memorial.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.turkey-talk.com\/9_11_01_memorial.htm<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As you toe up on the start line of your favorite road race or triathlon or enjoy another fall season hunting\u00a0our nation&#8217;s forests, fishing the lakes and streams of our great land, I ask that each of you give thought to those that serve us. In your travels I ask that you take the time to thank those that serve us, and continue to support what they do for their country.<\/p>\n<p>Along with counting your blessings, say a prayer for all innocent victims, and that you do something on your part to make the world just a little bit better for those around you. With all the buzz these days about \u201ccloud\u201d this, and \u201ccloud\u201d that, A little emphasis on acts of kindness as a function of \u201ccloud\u201d culture wouldn\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a9 2011 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tomorrow marks the eleventh anniversary of 9\/11. A fellow triathlete, Molly English-Bowers posted something yesterday on facebook that gave me cause to think and ponder. She wrote: \u201cWatching 9-11 specials used to just make me sad. Now they also piss me off. So many missed opportunities.\u201d\u00a0 That statement can lead one\u2019s thought in several directions. What if we had gotten Bin Laden earlier, is one direction. The direction I took, and what I found most significant in thought was the loss of \u201cpotential\u201d, \u201copportunities\u201d of each of those who perished. 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