Prompt for September 11 blog post writing from Mike Lohre

We mark today the anniversary of the tragedy at the World Trade Center on September 11. The idea can soon seem far away and abstract to us, but I think it's worthwhile to remember the people who lost their lives there and to remind ourselves that stories are powerful and they can tell the stories of peoples' lives, even if they are no longer here to do so. Stories make things present again.

So for this blog assignment, find the name of someone who passed away on September 11 at the World Trade Center or Pentagon bombings.

Do a little research on this person on the internet. See what you can find out. What were this person's interests, passions, beliefs? What was his or her job? Family?  There is so much more to this person's narrative than just the fact they died on September 11.  What is inspiring or important to remember about this person?  Share your insights, please.

 So do your research and then write a post on the blog about this one person so we can read about and remember this person.

Include a picture if possible!

I look forward to your research and writing here on the blog.

 Here is a link first to a 10 minute video that puts us back in that place and time.  It's good and will get you into the right frame of mind.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzXp9IZo59U&feature=share&list=PLsT7u9rKg4xjyHULQrJvT0I9YCG9fr3BF

Here is a link to the names of the people who died that day in 2001.  It will get you started so you can pick a person to research.

 http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/memorial/lists/by-name/