Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Meaningful Tweets, Facebook Posts & Links of News, Hope & Renewal Mark Anniversary of 9/11

September 11 - Hope & Renewal
#6 in an 11-Day Memorial Series of Posts

This post, which is a collection of 9/11 Memorial and Museum mentions gathered from Twitter and Facebook that includes related links to blogs and various news sources, is sixth in MBE's special 11 Days of September memorial series. 

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com
Wall Mural in a Los Angeles Restaurant

Leading Up to the 10th Anniversary This Sunday
  • Today New York Governor Cuomo unveiled a 9/11 flag that you can purchase a replica of from the site bit.ly/pdvLBk
  • Download Ten Years On,  the commemorative music album benefiting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation


iPad App, A Personal Blogpost, ABC News, PBS Documentaries Tell 9/11 History

Memorial Events on September 11th to Take Place Worldwide
  • Says @  "In 2006 when I became chair of the @Sept11Memorial we committed to opening on the 10th anniversary. Thanks to hard work of many it will."
  • Salvation Army Commemorates 9/11 with various events planned throughout country to honor victims, survivors, loved ones
  • Remnants of twin towers find role in London 9/11 memorial   

Monday, September 12, 2011
The 9/11 Memorial opens to the public on Monday, September 12th.  
National September 11 
Memorial & Museum
at the World Trade Center Foundation
Official Website for information & tickets  


Don't miss the other posts in this unique Mommy Blogger
September 11th Memorial
Series of Hope & Renewal
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - Imagery of a Pink Hand Bag
Friday, September 2, 2011 – Life is Too Short After 9/11 Book Review
Saturday, September 3, 2011 – Charity Event Fitting Memorial to 9/11
Sunday, September 4, 2011 – Songs & Music Inspired by 9/11
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 – Teaching Kids from K-12 About 9/11
Thursday, September 8, 2011 –  9/11 Acknowledged by Fashion's Night Out


Please Comment
Have you read or written something inspiring about the upcoming 10th anniversary commemoration of 9/11? If so please share it including a link as a comment below.




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Monday, September 5, 2011

Babies Born on 9-11-01 Book Review

Books

5th post in an 11-Day 9/11 Memorial Series


This post, a review of the book Faces of Hope - Babies Born on 9/11, published by HCI, is fifth in MBE's special 11 Days of September memorial series.  Author Christine Pisera Naman, delivered her son Trevor on that fateful day almost 10 years ago.  In the days following the World Trade Center terrorist disaster she felt compelled to seek out other moms who shared the common experience of bringing a child into the world on a day when almost 3000 other families lost a mom, a dad, a son, or a daughter, in a matter of minutes.


September 11, 2001 Book Review

MBE partnered with HCI for this review, post contains affiliate links

September 11 - Hope & Renewal


Published in 2002, Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11, is a meaningful book featuring pictures of children from all 50 states that were born on September 11, 2001 along with wishes for each child. Part of the proceeds from the book's sales are earmarked for Twin Towers Orphans to benefit those who had lost a parent on that sad day. 

Sadly, one of the book's beautiful babies representing hope for the future -- Christina Taylor Green, who was born in Maryland on 9/11/01 -- was shot to death in another act of terrorism this past January in Tucson, Arizona in the same tragedy that seriously injured U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords.

In Faces of Hope each baby photo is accompanied by a pair of inspirational quotes. The entry opposite little girl Green's picture reads, "I hope you help those in need" and "I hope you see rainbows."  On the back of her photo page it says, "I hope you jump in rain puddles."

Referencing the tragedy in Arizona, President Barak Obama said in a moving speech, "If there are rain puddles in heaven, Christina is jumping in them today. And here on Earth, we place our hands over our hearts and commit ourselves as Americans to forging a country that is forever worthy of her gentle, happy spirit. May God bless and keep those we've lost in restful and eternal peace. May He love and watch over the survivors. And may He bless the United States of America."

Faces of Hope - Babies Born on 9/11 echoes a similar sentiment.  That even in the greatest of calamities, the clouds of darkness will eventually be replaced by a new dawn. And with new life, there is always a glimmer of hope to light the way toward a better future.  A new sequel book called Faces of Hope - 10 Years Later was recently released with updated photos of all the babies in the first book.

In paperback with black and white photos of babies representing births in every state in the USA, Faces of Hope - Babies Born on 9/11, $9.95, is available online, at bookstores, and direct from the publisher HCI.  A new book -- not reviewed in this post -- is Faces of Hope - 10 Years Later, $10.95, and is also available from the same sources.


Don't miss the other posts in this unique Mommy Blogger
September 11th Memorial
Series of Hope & Renewal

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - Imagery of a Pink Hand Bag
Friday, September 2, 2011 – Life is Too Short After 9/11 Book Review
Saturday, September 3, 2011 – Charity Event Fitting Memorial to 9/11
Sunday, September 4, 2011 – Songs & Music Inspired by 9/11
Monday, September 5, 2011 – Faces of Hope - Babies Born on 9/11 Book Review
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 – Memorable Tweets, Facebook, Blog Posts & More For 9/11
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 – Teaching Kids from K-12 About 9/11
Thursday, September 8, 2011 – 9/11 Acknowledged by Fashion's Night Out
Friday, September 9, 2011 – Children's Readathon at World Trade Center 9/10
Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
Sunday, September 11, 2011 – 10th Anniversary is Marked in Cities & Towns Across U.S.

Something to think about: Do you know someone who has a September 11th birthday or do you have a child that was born on that historic date in 2001? How has this affected the way you celebrate their day of birth each year? 


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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Songs and Music Inspired by September 11 2001

9/11 Hope & Renewal


#4 in an 11-Day Memorial Series of Posts

Continuing MBE's special 11 Days of September memorial post series, this story focuses on the origins of songs and music, such as Twin Towers Song for America, that were inspired by the events of September 11, 2001. Back stories are provided, along with links so you will be able to learn more as well as hear some of the greatest music written to commemorate this historical event and the upcoming 10th anniversary.  Included are my personal picks for the most emotionally moving tunes that helped me and countless other Americans move forward with hope and a sense of renewal following this tragedy, through the days, months, and years after that horrific 9/11 attack on U.S. soil.

 

Our Spirit Can Never Be Broken
Image, Little Did She Know by Kristy Jackson

This tune -- created by Holt just hours after the World Trade Center collapsed -- is widely thought to be the first of September 11th songs ever to be written and recorded.

A number of songs from this album were written and performed in memory of the events of September 11th. These include the title track, The Rising, Empty Sky, You're Missing, and others.

Former Beatles member Paul was in a plane on the ground on the morning of September 11th at JFK Airport when the World Trade Center was attacked. So he saw the horrors live as they unfolded in New York. The events of that unforgettable day hit him hard, so he wrote this song the next day.

This female musician not only wrote this song but also responded to the 9/11 tragedy by establishing the non-profit Feel the Music, an organization that was founded to bring music and inspiration to children, families and adults touched by trauma, loss or illness.   Listen to Valerie's performance of her original memorial song, as she sings it at WTC Responder Day in 2010.

This song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey was recorded in memory of September 11. It featured on the 2003 compilation album The Very Best of Eagles as well as appearing as a bonus track on the Deluxe Edition of the Eagles' 2007 album Long Road Out of Eden.

Melissa dedicated this song to the memory of Mark Bingham who died at the age of 31 aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11th. The tune also is her tribute to Mark's family and friends and to all heroes involved.

Written by the late singer, Michael had just finished two sold-out performances in New York on September 7 and 10.  The next morning, planes crashed into each of the World Trade Center towers, as well as The Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, PA. Michael rewrote his song and performed it in memory of September 11 with a supergroup of well-known artists that included Celine Dion, Usher, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Carlos Santana, and many others.

For this song, writer performer Neil was inspired by passenger Todd Beamer's last words "Let's roll" aboard hijacked Flight 93 which crashed into a field in Western Pennsylvania. This 9/11 tribute song was included in his album Are You Passionate?

Kristy, who's song is about a little girl who kisses her Daddy goodbye for the last time as he leaves for a business trip in L.A. on the morning of 9/11/01, is an unsung hero in her own right. Not only did she write this beautiful and moving song, she also opted to  turn down a major label deal to remain independent, donating all royalties from airplay and half the net proceeds from her CD sales. As a result of maintaining full creative rights to her music, she raised over $26,000 to directly benefit various 9/11 related causes. To hear her sing this absolutely beautiful song and to see powerful images from September 11th set to music along with it, listen and watch Kristy Jackson's 9/11 tribute YouTube Video 

In Memory of the 10th Anniversary
This is based on the original tune written for 9/11, updated to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. Songwriter Holt Vaughn sums up the power of music in times of tragedy well. “No, we weren’t EMT’s or firefighters," Vaughn says, "But we could be first-responders in the arts, song and media. Music is a powerful and therapeutic force.”   
FREE Twin Towers Song Download


Don't miss the other posts in this unique Mommy Blogger
September 11th Memorial
Series of Hope & Renewal
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - Imagery of a Pink Hand Bag
Friday, September 2, 2011 – Life is Too Short After 9/11 Book Review
Saturday, September 3, 2011 – Charity Event Fitting Memorial to 9/11
Sunday, September 4, 2011 – Songs & Music Inspired by 9/11
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 – Teaching Kids from K-12 About 9/11
Thursday, September 8, 2011 –  9/11 Acknowledged by Fashion's Night Out
Friday, September 9, 2011 – Children's Readathon at World Trade Center 9/10
Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
Sunday, September 11, 2011 – 10th Anniversary is Marked in Cities & Towns Across U.S.



Please Comment
What songs do you like best that either memorialize the events of September 11th or that you think are the ideal tributes for the 10th Anniversary? Please share and leave a comment below.
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