It was the morning of September 11th 2001. Normally I would be heading to my office at 6am. As director of advertising for P.C. Richard & Son I always enjoyed 2-3 hours of morning peace to setup for the day’s events and whatever surprises the morning newspapers and; advertising would break from the competition. This morning was different I spent an hour from 5am to 6am cleared my desk left notes for department key personnel and left for jury duty. Later that morning everyone was glued to TV screens as the Horror of 9/11 unfolded. I did what my position and good sense told me “I killed all advertising” knowing that the world had changed that morning!
Spring ahead to today “We certainly live in a different world” social media is mainstream, E-commerce has evolved and Amazon Days have surpassed Black Friday. I however am more interested in the changes in social behavior we all have endured. Good manners were taught at home and reinforced among our families, friends and educators. Love of country and those things our country stood for were guide posts for all to be proud of. My company’s principles were based on “over 90 years of Honesty, Integrity, Reliability and a handshake to seal the deal.
When 9/11 hit us we, all of us, Americans from all walks of life joined arms, no matter what color, race or creed, we stood up, we saluted our flag, reached out to God and moved ahead. “One America Indivisible with Justice for all”
at sunset of this day I ask you to;
Remember those who;
*Perished *Persevered *Prospered
Salute their;
*Memorials *Memories *Motivation
And God Bless the USA