This day we will always remember... An idea to unite the blogging world to have each victim honored The 2996 Project
Robert Francis Mace who's life was lost September 11th, 2001.
This is his brothers tribute.
You have been taken from us, but you live on in our hearts and memories
Each of us carries within a recollection of you that will never fade
A little leaguer that wore a Tom Seaver card tucked inside his cap
The competitor that always found a way to win, even if it meant changing the rules a bit
Of us two, the person whose backside finally broke the yellow paddle
The son that mowed down Dad's newly planted trees on his 1st trip on the riding tractor
Playing through the deluge of Hurricane Agnes with running leaps, landing on our stomachs to glide over the pools of water all over the yard
Building a baseball diamond with posts, chicken wire and lawn mowers wherever the farmer would grant us space for our "Field of Dreams"
Riding our bikes with fury at the sound of Dad's shrill whistle, knowing
that 5 minutes was the limit before time expired for dinner
The traveler who took mom on a virtual trip of Munich through the internet
The brash young attorney who quips a helicopter trip would close the deal in time
The Eagles fan whose voice grew hoarse with each passing quarter
The not so handyman whose best work was letting someone else do it
The uncle holding his nephew and niece with the love, play and smile of a parent.
A would be John Grisham novelist, penning his 1st legal thriller
The perennial kid even at 43, hustling off for a week of tennis camp
Though difficult to fight the emotion and bewilderment of loss, there is so much more to smile over and reminisce that it dries my tears and nearly makes me chuckle.
You will be missed, Rob, my brother, but my images of you are indelible
Ken Mace, Brother
To read more about this victim who's life we are celebrating today. Click Here
12 comments:
Beautiful tribute :o)
mine is also up
http://theladyjustitia.blogspot.com
In tears after reading your tribute. It was so nice of you to put there what his brother said. So many Losses for such a stupid reason. I pray we never go through this again.
Blessings to you and yours
Gigi
May he rest in peace
I am honouring joseph Maffeo
Wonderful tribute.
Many blessings to all those who lost loved ones that day.
I have posted a tribute to Joseph Lovero
http://360.yahoo.com/ladydragonfly9
Outstanding job. Some of the best tributes are the ones that can bring the words of people who knew the person well, as you have done. It has been a challenge writing, and now trying to read the tributes!
Rest in Peace, Rob. You are missed, and I remember.
My tribute to Mr. Daniel Lugo can be found at http://mamakbear.blogspot.com
Humpft! Yours is really nice, mine is ok! LOL
It's sad enough thinking of all the people who died, but actually reading something personal about them makes it that much sadder - thanks for the lunchtime bawl, Kristalle! The hardest part for me has always been thinking about the poor people who had missing loved ones - I cried like a baby every time I saw a poster with somebody's photo and a plea for information. Our NY location of Private Client Services was located in the World Trade Centre -we lost almost 300 people, one who actually worked at our Toronto office (IT dept) but was in NY for a conference. Nobody will ever forget that day.
I was assigned one of the victims too. I cried for the first time in years as I was writing his tribute. I am not a hateful person, but I think I will make an exception for the bastards who masterminded this tragedy.
Beautiful.
It's hard for this small town girl to imagine 2,996 people, all gone at once. Tributes like this make it all the more real.
Wonderful Tribute!
Thank you.
These are heartbreaking stories and difficult to read....
I am honored to be a part of this project.
Mine is posted also...
The 2996 link is down. I have a new link on my site to view the participants.
Bless you...
great post, terrific, bless you for your words here and for your caring. I am proud to join you in honoring the 2996!
Life is more precious when we realize it could be snatched away.
I think i will go hug my daughter!
A beautiful tribute for a wonderful person. Robert is now more than just a name, but a face for all who come by and read.
We will never forget.
I remember Lisa Egan
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