This is a special report rather than a question. Three weeks ago I was given the special privilege to treat rescue workers and grief counselors at Liberty State Park. The park has a designated building for support of the families of victims of the September 11^th disaster. While I was there I adjusted grief counselors, police officers, Red Cross workers, Salvation Army officers and others. Amidst my treating I was able to observe the families of the victims as they left flowers pictures, poems and last loving messages to their lost ones, along the memorial walls.

I have never felt so much sorrow for another fellow being. These innocent souls were stripped of their lifelong dreams and freedom to live happily together as a family. Over ten thousand children will live in a family without one parent alive. May emotions ran astray as sympathy lead to anger. My anger was against the scum that cherishes death over life and chose to take innocent people’s lives. These families were filing for death certificates or missing persons reports.

Embedded in my mind was the scene of a young mom signing the photo of her lost husband. She held the hands of her two young children, no older than 3 or 4. The children had no concept of the loss yet. Mom and children slowly walked away and I saw one tear fall down her cheek. She wiped it away, took a deep breath and as she walked away stood tall as if to say "we will go on and we will survive". She walked over to a group of people holding healing dogs and for a few moments they were happy and comforted. The entire scene reminded me how strong this woman would have to be the remainder of her life. In an instant she accepted her destiny and prepared for the next challenge that life would present to her.

This woman exemplifies the heart and soul of our American fiber. We can and will rebound and survive. We cannot take life for granted any moment of any day. We have all learned that opportunity to love one another can be brief. Let’s learn from these victims’ families to treat each other, regardless of sex, race, color or creed with respect and compassion. We live with road rage, crime, hate and violence that are self-induced in our society. Let this horrific incident be a wake-up call for all of us. Look for what you can do to help your fellow man, your neighbor, and your very own family. Life is short, let’s make it sweet.