Remembering 9/11 With Good Deeds

Remembering the 9/11 attacks is often difficult, but there are many who have discovered a way to honor the day in a unique and poignant way.

The heroic acts of all those killed trying to save others that September morning has spawned a growing grass-roots movement. The goal is to ensure that future generations remember not just the horror of the attacks, but also the extraordinary outpouring of humanity during the days, weeks, and months that followed.

“It was the worst possible day imaginable, and in some ways, a remarkable day, too, in the way in which people responded,” says David Paine, co-founder of myGoodDeed.org. “We need to rekindle the way we came together in the spirit of 9/11: It would be almost as much a tragedy to lose that lesson.”

The deeds are mostly simple.  One woman spoke about just smiling and making contact with everyone she meets.  Another is making goodie baskets and bringing them to her local fire and police stations to simply remind them of her gratitude.  I personally like that idea, it would be something nice to do with your children, maybe even include some homemade cards to say, “Thank You.”

To read more about the article, click here or to learn more about “Good Deeds”, read other people’s pledges or make a personal pledge go to the My Good Deed Website.