What I noticed
Tribute in Light by King of Hearts 2020 These thoughts were originally delivered to the congregation of New Life Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, N.M., on January 13, 2002, at the request of pastor Ed Katzenberger. They reflect my experiences traveling back to New York City in December 2001, in the aftermath of the 911 attacks. Today being the anniversary of that cataclysmic event - in a country and a world that have experienced so many challenges and are suspended between division and unity -- they seemed appropriate to share. And to remind us that we have a choice to go through the most trying of times in a unified way, with respect and compassion for our fellow countrymen and women. When I made my pilgrimage from Albuquerque to the World Trade Center site in December, I didn’t expect to have to present intelligible thoughts to a group about my experience. But Reverend Ed offered me the opportunity to do so, so here I am. When I am faced with something difficult, afte...
