The planes that struck at this country September 11th struck all of humanity.  This country's greatest civilian tragedy occurred in New York City, the diversity capital of the world.  The great horror is that so many lives were lost and so many families were torn apart.  It is the diversity of our people that makes this tragedy an international event.  Therein lies the great hope, and perhaps our salvation.

That everyone from everywhere can deeply feel the pain caused by hatred, perhaps we will not let hatred rule our hearts, hands, minds, country and world.

Let us seek justice, but not at the expense of innocent lives.  Let us work together, but not in the name of revenge.  Let us have freedom in this land, but not at the cost of crushing pain anywhere else.  Let us heal the hurt in our minds, in our hearts and in our souls.  Let us find strength to comfort each other, but not with calls for war.  And let us understand that no God approves of war.  There are no Holy Wars and no human beings are capable of Infinite Justice.  And let us remember and understand that the energy we create as a people and put out into the world comes back to us as our future.

Peace.  Love.  Understanding.

Joel Landy

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A Modest Proposal, 2001

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We know about the heartache. 
Everyday we feel the pain, the missing and the loved ones we may never see again.
With those who grieve we share our hearts.  There's little we can say. 
We can walk the troubled road with them. 
It is the only way.        ~ joel landy

Songs of Freedom celebrated the fire fighting heroes of the September 11th tragedy with a benefit concert.
Click here to see photos from that show