lutz Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Friends, <p> I'm deeply shocked by what the news are reporting on terroristic acts against the United States. This is not a specific Leica matter, I know, but since I feel very close to many of you US fellow photographers I would like to share your concern here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_low Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 This is crazy. My heart sinks as I watch the news. I may be far far away in Singapore, but I pray that God bless the nation of America with his protection, peace and blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iván Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Friends: <p> Most wholehearted condolence to all of us who had been touched by this tremendous tragedy. Certainly Joel is accurately expressing what we feel at the moment. I add up myself to his praying. <p> -Iván Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_smith Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 If Hollywood had produced that footage of that airliner crashing into the World Trade Center, we would have laughed at how unbelievable it looked... and yet it was real. This has to be the saddest day for so many people. There will be very few people in the U.S. and the world that remain unaffected by this day. <p> To the New York area forum participants, please let us know you are alright. <p> God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto_watson_garc_a Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 I´m so concern about what is happening in our world now, god bless us all. A black day in the history of our civilization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_rowlett2 Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Very thoughtful words posted here. How impossible it is to live life normally today and undoubtedly for a long time to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Unbelievable. I am working because there is nothing else to do and I can't go home. A terrible day for the whole World too, not excluding those who planned and organize such an attack. Thanks for the posting Lutz. Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto_watson_garc_a Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 I remember have read here about the Budas destroied few months ago, now is a contemporary icono of the world economy, it reminds me of Pearl Harbord, what´s next?, what represent us, and what can be the cost of our cultural diferences?, there is a lot to think about, Can you imagine a way to picture it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tse_sung_wu7 Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Thank you all outside of the US for your thoughts. Our mainland was attacked once before- in the War of 1812 with the British. We are now so vulnerable. <p> It's hard to imagine what good will come out of this at the moment. One can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 R. Watson <p> If it turns out to bin Laden and his cronies (assisted by the Taliban), then your protest was particularly prescient. F15s flying over Manhattan. Can you believe it? It is like a nightmare, but it is real. Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_smith12 Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Thanks for the very kind and thoughtful words from those of you outside the United States. <p> The world is full of so many great people. This forum is my personal door to the rest of the countries on earth. It is heartwarming to hear of the concerns of those for us with such heavy hearts. <p> Fear not for the people of the USA. We are a great people. We will endure this tragedy. The spirit of this country is indominable. <p> Special prayers for those in NYC, Washington D.C. and those on the airplanes involved in these attacks. May god bless their families. <p> David S Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 The whole thing seems like it should be a Hollywood "b" movie. Sadly though, it's all too real. <p> I find it even more bizarre to be saying things like "When the second plane hit........." The second plane?!?!? What the hell is up with that? There shouldn't have even been one plane. And a total of four planes were taken over and crashed? One terrorist attack on US soil would have been a major story for weeks. <p> It's all pretty messed up. I feel for those who have lost loved ones. And I especially feel for those who were trapped in the planes or the Trade Towers. What a horrible useless way to die. <p> Half of me wants to see a resonable response to all of this. But since I can't really think of one, the other half of me wants to be a war-hawk and see those who are responsible destroyed with all the power we have. <p> What a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kens Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 The seething anger here is unspeakable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luther_berry1 Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 What a sad day for the world! There are so many fine people throughout the world. Unfortunately, it only takes a few rotten apples to create tragedy. <p> A couple of days ago, we were calmly discussing our different opinions of Leica R and M cameras, as reasonable people would. Today we see the cruel actions of uncivilized cowardly terrorists who feel they must strike out and kill innocent people for unfathomable reasons. What a shame that such animals continue to exist in our world. Despite many years of education, my vocabulary contains no words vile enough to describe those terrorists. Perhaps only God knows why they do such horrible things. <p> I believe we should determine who is responsible for this tragedy and do whatever it takes to punish them appropriately, as we would punish any other criminal(s). Prayers and best wishes to all for your family and friends through this period of trouble! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_georg_wolf Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Dear friends, <p> this is a very sad evening for us in Berlin also. These televisionpictures with the WTC- towers collapsing I will never forget in my life. I´am an architect and never thought something like this could happen in our times when there is peace, at least in most parts of the world. <p> I hope the American Government is strong enough n o t to act accordingly against the presumably arabic/ near east terrorists. The world will not be what it used to be after this horror- day. <p> Hope the best for our LEICA- friends in NY. <p> K. G. Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_smith3 Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Just woken up to the news here in New Zealand and my heart goes out to the people of America. As Bush said "freedom was attacked by faceless cowards". Long live freedom, long live democracy and God bless America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david enzel Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 I work across the Potomac River from the Pentagon. I cannot describe how I felt to see billows of black smoke coming from the Pentagon. Our world will not be the same after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djphoto Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed. And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. . .The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered his voice, the earth melted. <p> "Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" (Psalm 46) <p> Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) <p> "Look unto me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God and there is no other." (Isaiah 45:22) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus_ngtg Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Hello Lugers, <p> I am a photo editor at the Associated Press in San Francisco monitoring the terrible, and disturbing photos coming over the wire and like all of you it seems like some sort of terrible movie. I'm not sure how to respond it's so crazy. I don't think the US will ever be the same. <p> Regards Tom Gallagher <p> R\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_piper2 Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Thanks to Lutz and Rwatson and all the others. I'm at work putting out tomorrows Denver newspaper, so I'll just say thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks_von_arx__jr. Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 I just got home from work having witnessed the whole WTC tragidy from my Jersey City waterfront office. I still can't comprehend what I saw. I came here to try and get back to some sort of normalcy and thank our friends for thier thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 How can I respond to this unspeakable act? I consider myself a peaceful man, but today I want to see the blood of those responsible drained into the earth... Thank you for the post, Lutz, and thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. I never would have thought it would be such a great comfort to have this network to reach out to. May God bless the victims and their families; and God bless America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 I hope I speak for all Canadians and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all the people and their families affected by todays cowadly attack on the United States............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_gee Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 To our dear friends in the US. <p> We in Australia are deeply shocked and offer you our heart-felt sympathy and support. <p> My church's small gathering at the Wednesday "prayer breakfast" was at prayer for you all this morning. Little enough, but we are thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_hipple Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Thank you to those from overseas who have sent their condolances.. I know we all appericiate your thought and prays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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