Tuesday, May 03, 2011 My Perspective
I have been asked my feelings on the news of the killing of Osama Bin Laden. It was and is a mixed bag of emotions. I am happy they found and killed him. I hope the world is now a safer place for my family and yours. I do feel that justice has been served, but in the end, nothing has really changed for me or my family. My brother is gone and nothing will bring him back. And all the news coverage surrounding the news has made me relive 9/11 all over again. It’s a hard time and with the 10 year anniversary coming up, the coverage and conversation will only intensify. How do I handle it? I remember Richie and all the good times, the laughs, what an amazing big brother he was. I kiss my wife and my two daughters and tell them what an amazing person he was and ask Richie to always watch over them.
I want to express my utmost respect for the SEAL team who carried out the mission and all the military personnel. The training, discipline, and sacrifice those individuals make to protect our country and keep us safe, words cannot express my gratitude and respect.
Jason Salinardi
Thought for the Week
“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and
talk of me as if I were beside you…I loved you so- twas heaven here with you.”
~ Isla Paschal Richardson |