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Date Posted: 11:52:44 09/17/01 Mon
Author: Kelly
Subject: Candles and Flags..

Unlike some, I was able to watch in total horror as the events of the past week on the television behind me as I worked. Like all, I cried at the loss of life as the towers crashed down, a places I had visited so many times as a young child, never realizing just how beautiful those buildings were. A fear came over me, knowing my children were in school and I was here without them, not knowing what would occur next in this land that I love so very much.

I now am watching John's memorial service at St. Francis in my own private way of attending with the family and friends, somehow letting them know my heart and love is with them.

I grew up off of Marsh Hill Rd. I know John's house and land very well. I remember watching as that area was developed, and thanked John for saving so much of what was in my heart as a Dracut resident. Because of John and his love for our land, my childhood and early adulthood still stands. It is a place I still drive to when life has taken its toll on my nerves and I need to find comfort and peace.

I mourn today, not just as a Dracut citizen forever thankful for all this man has done for us here, but as an American citizen for all that lost their lives in this uncomprehendable act of terrorism.

I have lit over 30 candles per evening, both in my yard and in my house since this has happened, and will continue to do so until all victims are found and our America rises back up out of the ashes, into a stronger nation showing those responsible for this horror that they inflicted upon us can not break the spirit of a nation so strong and free.

Lastly, I would like you all to know that our Police Dept. has not left John's families side during all of this. I can't say enough thank you's to these men that I know, and how proud I am to know them and have worked by them. Next time your ride by our fire stations or police dept., don't look at them as buildings, but as people that would gladly give their lives, in order to save yours.

God Bless America and Thank you, John for all you have done. Please kiss my son up there in heaven, and keep a watchful eye over him until I am able to hold him in my arms once again.

With Gratitude and Love for our Nation and it's People,
Kelly Berrigan
http://www.childloss.com

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