The Heroes of 9/11

[louis c]

When we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001,we honor the memory of the heroes of that day. There were many heroes including the Firefighters, Port Authority personal, E.M.T's and Police Officers who instinctively and courageously entered the stricken towers to rescue those in need. On the ill-fated planes were Pilots and Flight Attendants who showed bravery in the face of terror.

In the days that followed, members of these same groups sifted through the rubble and smoldering debris to uncover the bodies of victims, including their brothers and sisters. Adding to their numbers were Pipe Fitters, Steel and Iron Workers, Electricians, Plumbers, Truck Drivers and many other Craftsman and Laborers from all over this great country.

Soon after, a new danger arose which caused the death and illness of Postal Workers during the Anthrax terror.

I point out these obvious facts for a reason. In almost every case, these were and are Union members. Yes, those individual that the American public and this President were so quick to embrace and celebrate as true American Heroes, in nearly every case, were and are proud card carrying members of local Unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO

It is for this reason that so many of us as Union members, are appalled that the man who has done his best to destroy our very existence as viable organizations would use the images of our fallen members' sacrifice and heroism as a prop to his political advantage.

It was the performance of these men and woman on that day, and the weeks that followed, that filled me with pride. Pride of not only being an American, but also being an American Union Member.

Since that day this administration has done nothing to help any Union, including those whose members made the supreme sacrifice. As he has done throughout his life, this President wants to shamelessly take credit for the sacrifice of others and then move on to his own agenda.


Louis Ciarlone
President
IBEW Local 123

[Democat]

1. One of the most powerful things about that day

Was knowing that firemen and police were running into the falling buildings as everyone else was running out. They gave their lives to help save others.

Sorry to read that many of these same type of people have been abandoned by the White House since then.

[louis c]

2. That's Why

every Union in this country, including Firefighters and Police, are against that piece of shit in the White House.

[CaptainClark23]

3. Thank you Lou

to you and your Brothers and Sisters who keep this mother of a ship afloat.

We all went down there to do what we could. Suits, ties, schoolbags and sneakers. But I remember most the workers grabbing tools and hauling ass. Equipment and expertise and most of all compassion and love of NYC.

We need you guys again. Thanks for joining this fight with us.

And welcome to DU!