today, a declaration

Today I remember those moments that morning long ago with such a heavy heart. The days of wondering, asking why. 

But then I also remember the violence I witnessed in Iraq, as a country struggled for democratic birth under the sounds of gunfire and mortar launches. 

And I think of the people today, running from violence and terror in too many places around the world. The children uprooted. Impacted by violence for their lifetime. 

And I can't help but think. My God. Enough. Please. Never again. No more. Let's be the global generation to end it. No more September 11s for any country.