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Call to action

This page started as a rememberance of the tragic events of 11 September 2001. Now, the page looks forward, with emphasis on what we can do.

That is the true spirit of Americans -- something from our Judio-Christian heritage -- that we are both quick to love and quick to exercise justice.

Remember 11 September 2001

On 11 September 2001, the United States of America changed. Evil men turned the instruments of freedom and commerce into weapons; destroying thousands of lives, national symbols of economic and military pride, and attempting to bring a nation to its knees in fear.

For many, instead of falling to their knees in fear, they have fallen to their knees in providing assistance and in seeking the wisdom and guidance from Almighty God.

Remember Iraqi and Afghanistan

America has been forced to face the horror of terrorism. This is not a war that the States wanted, but it is a war that the States must now fight. As President Bush said (my paraphrase) -- "we will fight this war with our marines, sailors, soldiers, and guards now so we don't have to fight it with our firemen, police, and doctors later".

Get involved

So, let's get involved. Find ways to serve and help those who are protecting you. These are just a few suggestions.

First, get started on your knees. Lift up those in service, the government, the military, and ministries and ask God's blessing and protection.

Charities

The Salvation Army

American Red Cross

Supporing the troops

NOTE: The Defense Department no longer accepts anonymous packages for the troops overseas, but offers these suggestions on how to help or show support.

Operation USO Care Package : accepts individual donations of $25 that go toward a package of personal items and snacks for a soldier.

Operation Uplink : allows people to donate calling cards so servicemembers can stay in touch with family and friends.

Operation Dear Abby : offers the option of e-mailing greetings to troops.

Defend America : allows people to sign a virtual thank-you card to soldiers.

The Army and Air Force Exchange : allows people to give money for gift certificates which troops can redeem for merchandise.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation : provides higher education financial assistance to the sons and daughters of Marines and former Marines.

Dear American Soldier : offers a forum to compose and send letters to soldiers overseas.

Remember our British and Australian friends

Operation Falconer (Australia)

Operation Telic (Britain)

Helping animals helping people

Canine Companions for Independence

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Get informed

To get involved, it also helps to keep informed. These are just a few suggestions.

Government sites

The Whitehouse : yes, the official web site for the President of the United States. There is a page on the site with links to official government sources and transcripts of the President's statements.

First Gov Portal : the portal to the Federal Government sites.

News sites

Fox News : fair and balanced reporting, the new leader for cable news.

World Net Daily : a portal to various articles and opinions.

Wall Street Journal Editorial Page

Our tribute comic strip

Attack on America : The Heartland Responds

We created a special tribute strip after the tragic event. Our goal was to celebrate the American response, considering that most of us only witnessed the horrible events by watching TV.