Inappropriate tribute

[Dodie]

I'm sorry that you were disappointed, but there was very clearly a note that said that the tribute contained disturbing images. If you know this kind of thing would bother you, I would assume you wouldn't have watched it.

 

[mrsltg]

Just to clarify something... you couldn't choose to not "open" this... it loaded and played all on it's own.

I'm with Breana... this was tacky IMHO. A "tribute" would have shown and told the story of each victim. A "tribute" would have said "this is John Q. He loved fishing, adored his wife, Mary, and lived for their kids, Jim and Sally. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Cindy. John is missed terribly." That is a tribute. This was a grouping of sensationalized images to grab your attention.

Again, JMHO!

Erin

 

[goofygirl]

I just have to say that I am disappointed these images appeared on my screen tonight, especially since my 8 year old daughter was sitting near me at the time.

Its YOUR JOB as a parent to monitor what your child is seeing, and to keep it out of your daughter's view if you feel if its harmful.

Its not the job of the DIS to watch your child- its YOURS.


PS- I thought it was a beautiful tribute, and it showed the tragedy for what it is/was.

 

[caitycaity]

it might have been nice, but i don't think a 'tribute' should have graphic images like that. personally, i just didn't go to the homepage b/c i had had multiple warnings from people.

"How dare you try to take this away from the people who feel they need to see it."

i didn't see her trying to say it should be censored or taken down -- just that she didn't think it was appropriate.

 

[SandraC]

caitycaity ~ great picture of your baby ~ that's what it REALLY all about. I'm going to hug my kids now! S

 

[SandraC]

caitycaity ~ great picture of your baby ~ that's what it REALLY all about.

I have a story: Years ago, I needed to express my ill feelings to my best friend about my sister in-law. Thing is, my best friend is my husband. Every time I started airing my feelings, he would stop me or defend her. After all, she is his sister. But the bad feelings just built up and built up until one day I yelled, "JUST LET ME GET MY FEELINGS OUT WITHOUT SOLVING MY PROBLEMS." It was great. DH just sat and listened. I just needed to say my feelings out loud to my best friend. Once I let it out, I let it go. I haven't needed to say anything about my sisiter in-law since that time. I love my sister in-law, I love my husband ~ but mostly I love my best friend for accepting that I just needed to let it go out loud even thou he disagreed with me. I respected him deeply.

S

 

[AF Brenda]

I guess I'm one of the few who WANTS to remember the feelings I had on 9/11/01 .........We have to remember and once again allow our gov't to build a strong formidable military.... we can NEVER let these madmen, these FANATICS, sucker punch us again. That tribute was indeed like going back in time.... I felt it appropriate. That's my opinion- you are welcome to yours.

I'm with you!!

Does it hurt? Sure does. I left for work with makeup on yesterday morning. By 0830, I went to the restroom to take off what little was left after crying a river in my office with the door closed.

But I feel a very real need to remember those feelings, and to feel them again. For me personally, it provides strength.

I don't feel that the tribute was inappropriate in any way, and I will continue to go see it whenever I feel my resolve softening even a little bit.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

It was tough to watch, but I'm very glad that I did. In fact, I directed a number of friends and relatives to the site after viewing it. It was also tough to view the spot on the local news that gave photos and names of those lost at the Pentagon, but isn't that part of the healing process for many of us? So many of us who did not lose a loved one, were so caught up in the panic at the time, that the grief process has been delayed. It was cathartic to face the reality head on without the distractions.

Everytime I see the photos depicting victims choosing to jump rather then endure the alternative, it gives me goosebumps and brings me back to that day. Time may heal our grief, but it should not allow us to forget.

I have traveled quite a bit this year, and it amazes me how often I hear passengers complain regarding security related delays. As tough as it can be to view the graphic images, many of us need to be reminded. I for one am glad that tributes such as this one exist.

p.s. Brenda, I didn't even try to put on mascara this week...

 

[caitycaity]

"caitycaity ~ great picture of your baby ~ that's what it REALLY all about. I'm going to hug my kids now! S"

actually, it's me when i was a baby. but i totally agree with you that family is what it's all about. good story about your dh btw. i have had the same problems at times.

 

[Planogirl]

I just watched the tribute again and I personally think it's well done. It's horrible but the event itself was horrible and there's no getting around that. I choose not to forget those who actually went through this nightmare and are still dealing with it in so many ways while I had the relative luxury of watching it from my couch. I don't want to ever forget those who died or those who were hurt. I don't want to forget those who lost loved ones or those who were close by and felt so much fear. I don't want to forget those wonderful persons who helped in so many ways.

This little film shows the nightmare and the often wonderful aftermath. To me it's a tribute to those who lived and died in the middle of this nightmare and to those who overcame more than I can imagine. I thank those who made it and I thank this website for allowing it to be seen.

 

[breana902]

Just want to thank most for the kind words and hugs! That was really nice and appreciated. It was interesting getting others opinions, the ones who didn't mind watching the tribute. It seems like alot watched it to remember what happened. A few don't seem to understand that in my area of the country we don't need to watch it to be reminded. We have little reminders everyday. I wasn't trying to censor anything. The only reason I started this thread was because I searched the site and couldn't find anywhere to write to just one specific person. Entitled to my opinion just like everyone else. We don't have to agree, that would make life pretty boring wouldn't it? I just don't understand why some have to attack while disagreeing. Oh well, enough said. Thanks again for those who understood my feelings, even though they didn't agree with me. Oh, here is an interesting tidbit. The pick 3 numbers in New York yesterday were 911. How weird is that?

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Originally posted by breana902
The pick 3 numbers in New York yesterday were 911. How weird is that?

Not weird....but rigged I think.

 

[breana902]

Originally posted by goofygirl
Its YOUR JOB as a parent to monitor what your child is seeing, and to keep it out of your daughter's view if you feel if its harmful.

Its not the job of the DIS to watch your child- its YOURS.

 

[breana902]

Originally posted by Tiggerlover91
Not weird....but rigged I think.

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[KozmicLee]

I have been so busy with school and work and personal problems that I didn't feel like I could deal with the whole 9/11 thing. I didn't watch a thing on TV and skipped the Memorial at school on Wednesday.

I just read this thread through and then watched the presentation. I haven't cried that hard in a LONG time. To me, it was so deep and so hard to grasp...it just reminded me that no matter how crappy things seem in my life, it's just a bump in the road.

I can appreciate everyone's opinion on this subject-- it's such a personal thing. Thank you to whomever put that together.

 

[Doctor P]

I don't think it is insensitive. Quite the opposite. NEVER FORGET means that we SHOULD occasionally replay these images, as terribly painful as they may be, so as to remind ourselves of the terrible event that still wretches us all the way to the core of our being. I am terribly sorry that this is so unpleasant and drags up such horrible memories, but IMHO that is not a reason not to play the images. To this day, we still see images of Pearl Harbor that must be just as horrifying to those whose loved ones died in this tragic attack. I do not see anything wrong with the reminder....NEVER FORGET.

 

[Chattyaholic]

I watched it and thought it was very moving, but I did think we could have done without the pictures of the man jumping to his death, I think there were 3-4 of those and to focus on that just wasn't necessary, in my opinion. But I did think it was well done, except for that, and I wish I could have saved it onto a CD but couldn't figure out how. I've saved other things off the net before (right click....etc. etc.) but this wouldn't do that, must be copyrighted or something I guess.