9-11 Remembered; Don’t Ever Forget

It has been four years and in many respects it seems like yesterday. The images and horrors of that day will last a life time, as well as the personal nature on the events that took place September 11, 2001. Having gone to school and lived in the NYC area and presently living near Boston and Portland ME, we were affected rather closely with people and alumni who passed away on that fateful day. Other friends through the grace of God changed their business flights, were late for work that day and some were on vacation. It is important to remember what happened in NYC, in Washington DC, and in a field in Pennsylvania.

Please see the Gateway Pundit for more on Flight 93, Heroes we will never forget. Let’s Roll.

Michelle Malkin has a poignant and fantastic post on 9-11.
Jawa Report
PoliPundit; WE WILL NOT FORGET

Washington Post: A Nation Remembers Victims of 9/11 Attacks

America grieved the victims of Sept. 11 on Sunday as the brothers and sisters of the dead recited their loved ones’ names and tearful messages of remembrance to a weeping crowd gathered at the site where the World Trade Center once stood.

There is a fear that people will become complacent and forget the significance of this date and what it represents. Please don’t let this happen. Just as important though as remembering those that we lost is to remember the images of that day. The images that many refuse to show.

Don’t Ever Forget.

Discussion Forum for 9-11

(All photos AP)

Hat Tip: NikkiNurse for helping with pic roundup

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Dr Phil takes on the Natalee Holloway Disappearance

Dr. Phil, the syndicated afternoon talk host, will be doing a special show on the Natalee Holloway disappearance this coming Thursday, September 15th. The show promises coverage of the story, with new interviews and a lie detector test.

The description from Dr. Phil’s site.

It’s a story that captured national attention and struck fear in the hearts of parents everywhere. Eighteen-year-old Natalee Holloway disappeared during a senior class trip to the island of Aruba. Now, Dr. Phil uncovers information never before revealed.  Tune in for exclusive interviews — some potentially incriminating — with witnesses, suspects and their families and friends. Find out what the polygraph says about a crucial witness, and hear Natalee’s mom describe how the horror of losing her precious daughter unfolded over one heartbreaking summer. Share your thoughts here.

Who knows, they may find something new. Too bad we did not know ahead of time, we could have packed the audience with Monkeys. They could have asked the right questions.

John Roberts Confirmation Hearing Schedule

Here is the tentative schedule for John Roberts Confirmation Hearing.

Monday: The committee convenes at noon EDT. Senators give their opening statements of 10 minutes each. Sens. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., and Evan Bayh, D-Ind., as well as Sen. John Warner, R-Va., each spend up to five minutes introducing Roberts. Roberts gives his opening statement.

Tuesday: The committee convenes at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Senators begin questioning Roberts in rounds of 30 minutes each.

Wednesday: The committee convenes at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Senators begin questioning Roberts in a second round of 20 minutes each. Additional rounds for questions may be made available at senators’ request. At the end of questioning, the committee meets in closed session to discuss Roberts’ background report from the FBI Thursday: The committee convenes at 9:30 a.m. EDT. It is expected to begin hearing from other witnesses, including the American Bar Association on its “well qualified” rating of Roberts, and 30 others — 15 invited by Republicans and 15 invited by Democrats.

Sept. 20: The earlier date that the committee chairman, Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., plans to call for a vote. Other options being considered include Sept. 22 or Sept. 26.

Sept. 26: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., says this is the latest date he expects to start final debate on Roberts’ nomination in the full Senate, with a final vote no later than Sept. 30.

Oct. 3: The Supreme Court begins its new term

Beth Holloway Twitty Interview With Bon Dia; No holding back

From todays Bon Dia, Saturday September 10th 2005, page A12. Beth Holloway Twitty lets some accusations fly. She calls out the DTZ [Department of Technical Affairs and the members of the Strategic Group as well.

Mother of Natalee Holloway Moves Back to The United States, But Will Be in Aruba Every Week

ORANJESTAD- Beth Twitty is back in Aruba, but tomorrow already she'll go back to Alabama. Nevertheless, as she told American media, she'll be coming to Aruba regularly to see what is happening with the investigation. Even more, it is her intention for her to come back every week.

The mother of Natalee Holloway is disappointed in the judicial system of Aruba. She does not hide this thought, not even for the local press anymore. Beth Twitty says that based on the comments that she saw, declarations of the three suspects that she read, that she finds it totally impossible for a judge to suspend the detention of Joran van der Sloot and the siblings Satish and Deepak Kalpoe. Even more, the lady told Bon Dia Aruba that the suspects were set free, just when they were starting to talk against each other.

Beth was met in her suite at the Wyndham Hotel, the suite that was her house for all these times. She is going to send the majority of her things back to Alabama, and she herself will return to Aruba "every week for a few days", only with a suitcase. She already has a good understanding with the management of the hotel, who will keep on giving her accommodations.

Mrs. Twitty said that she saw the documents signed pa the three suspects, where specifically Joran van der Sloot admitted to have had sexual relations with Natalee, while the youngster [Natalee] was going in and out of unconsciousness. This according to the mother of Natalee Holloway is sufficient to show that Joran had sexual relations with the youngster [Natalee] without her consent, and as such, she thinks Joran must be sentenced for this. “This is rape”, Mrs. Twitty said.

The mother of the youngster of Birmingham, Alabama does not talk of murder , but she is convinced that a crime took place, based on the declarations of the the three suspects. “I can’t say with assurance that Joran killed her,but I think that I have enough motive to think this. And my lawyer said, that on September 1st, the suspects were not denying that a crime had been committed.

Documents that she had access to, according to his own declaration, show that Joran van der Sloot changed his story at least 4 times, and not twice as he declared during his interview with Exclusive [local news show and news magazine --Arubagirl].
Beth Twitty also says that she isn’t saying that Natalee didn’t drink alcohol during this trip. But “Natalee had the age to drink. She was 18 years old, and she didn’t break any laws Joran did break the law, by being in a night club, in a casino without having the age.”

I’m Not Staying Quiet Anymore

Beth Twitty said that she has a lot of information and out of respect for the Investigative Corps, she didn’t talk. But now she has no trust anymore. For two weeks already, she has no contact with Karen Janssen, who also gave the order to Eric Soemers to avoid talking to the family of Natalee. “It was very hard to stay professional, and to keep informations confidential. But now I can’t say quiet anymore. Why was I protecting the integrity of this investigation?” the lady said, adding that the police ignored many aspects of this case, that eventually hindered the investigation. All these constant errors, make her think about a ‘cover-up’ and she is keeps on thinking this.

The lady tells that where there were mistakes made, starting with her own declaration taken by the police, the night that they went to Joran’s house at Montanja. Beth Twitty tells that she signed a document of her declaration and trusted that everything would be right. The document was in Dutch. After a time she was able to get copies, and sent these to the U.S. to be translated. And when the translation arrived, three days later, she lady noticed that the declarations were not what she had given.

Beth Twitty has heavy criticism against the Aruba judicial system, but does not know who to blame. She is aware that the judges make the decisions, but she thinks that there is inconsistencies in the documents, as it was the case in her own declarations, and these make it so that the judges took the decision to suspend the detention.

On the other hand, both lawyer Anthony Carlo and Joran van der Sloot insist that there was not a change in declaration, except the first time when he lied that he left Natalee at the Holiday Inn Hotel. Also, Joran insists that he is innocent, and that he hopes that the investigation can go on so that he show that he is free of guilt.

Pressure of the United States

Beth Twitty stands on the fact that Aruba authorities took advantage of Katrina and its effects on the United States to let the three youngsters go, since it was known that the attention of the U.S. media would be on New Orleans and other areas. Just like she also criticizes the fact that the DTZ [Department of Technical Affairs] suddenly raised the price for a ‘satellite up link’ from $800 to $4000. She feels that these were attempts of Aruba to chase the American press away.

Also, she herself has received a call from one of the members of the Strategic Group (she did not mention specific names, but she did talk about John Paulie, Bob Dilella, and Steve Cohen), that asked her “what day will you finally leave Aruba.” This question created a determination that Twitty must keep on coming.

And this time she has another group that will help her in her search, Joe Mamanna. Mamanna is a philanthropic millionaire, who believes in vengeance and said in the U.S., that “hell will come with him to Aruba.” When Beth Twitty was asked what she thinks this makes Arubans think, she answered: “I cannot comment on what other people think.”

Hat Tip (Aruba Girl)

911 Remembered

It has been Four years since 9/11 happened. We have all changed a little bit because of it. Many have been changed a great deal because of the horrible attack. To those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to those family’s that gave up a loved on, you are in our prayers daily.

Cox and Forkum has a touching tribute up today, along with a great list of 9/11 resources.

God Bless.