Tonight, 9/11, 7:00 P.M.
Photo was taken from Hoboken, NJ
right across the water.
Before I went to school today, ready to help children honor heroes and learn about the American flag, I sent a text to all the teachers, letting them know they could borrow my books (Fireboat and Blue Sky, White Stars) to read to their class.
One teacher texted me that 9/11 was especially hard for her because her dad was a firefighter. That day. She told me her high school class at school watched 9/11 unfold out the window of their classroom. She knew her dad was out there, somewhere.
This is a photo of her dad on 9/11
I thought about the pin I wear every 9/11, firefighters raising the American flag.
I love this pin. It is priceless to me. But all day long at school I couldn’t help but think how this pin needed to go to Kelly, the teacher’s daughter. She needs to remember her grandfather. I know Kelly well. So, I did the right thing. I gifted the pin to Kelly.
Everyday we have an opportunity to give to others. A smile is a gift. So is a 9/11 pin.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Jennie you are one special human being. I am now wiping tears from my eyes.
Awww…that is so nice. Thank you, Carla. 💕
Amen…
Yes! Thank you, Laura.
That’s so very special…❤️ I love your heart and the way you share your love with others. xo
Thank you!
You’re welcome, Jennie 🙂
Oh Jennie, what a beautiful thought 🥰
Thank you, Ritu. When I learned her 9/11 backstory, I had to! 😍
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So sweet and kind. You’re always thinking of others, my friend.
Thank you, Pete!
That was so kind, to add, I know firefighters across the “pond” and indeed throughout the world pay their respects to ALL that perished on that day. WE remember them
Thank you, Jupiter. Your words ring true, and yes we do. I should have delivered cookies to the firefighters yesterday. Next year!
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Bless you. What an extra special gift. Eyes are leaking.
Thank you, Darlene. My heart is still leaking.
what lovely gifts to each other, memories and all ❤
Thank you, Beth. 😍
Such a kindness, to gift that special pin. But once you heard that story, I just knew that you would.
Best wishes, Pete.
You know me well. Thank you, Pete.
That’s such a generous gift, Jennie. Her grandfather was a gift too. We need to find the positives in tragic times.
Yes, we do. Thank you, Norah.
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Jennie, you’re the best!
Thank you, GP. You understand. 🇺🇸
Oh Jennie, how very amazing.
Thank you, Jacqui. It was amazing!
Beautiful, Jennie, just beautiful.
Thank you, Don. This will stick with me for a long time.
A great gift, Jennie
Thank you, John.
Terrific…thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, John.
What a lovely thing to do, Jennie. I hope it takes away a small bit of the pain from that day. Kindness is never wasted.
Thank you, Diana. Giving away my treasure certainly took away some of her pain. She was a bucket of tears, hugs, thank yous, and more. Yes, kindness is never wasted.
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Absolutely wonderful, Jennie!! 😍 That’s a priceless gift.
This is wonderful Jennie.
Thank you, Flower.
My heart just burst. ❤️🤍💜💙
I’m so glad! Thank you, Pam. 🥰
Hi Jennie, it is very kind of you to give away a treasured possession. 💝💚
Hi Robbie, thanks so much for saying.
You are kind and thoughtful. Well done, teacher person ❣️
Thank you, Ally.
Thanks so much for your working on the remembrance, Jennie! We should never forget them, who served for our freedom, and died in this horrible assault. xx Michael
Hear, hear! I will always work to keep the remembrance alive. Thank you, Michael!
What a beautiful gesture of love, Jennie.
Thank you, Dan. 🇺🇸 ❤️
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Beautiful, Jennie. Hard to believe it was 22 years ago. I remember it so clearly. Your gift just have been so deeply appreciated.
It is hard to believe, Steve. There’s a follow up, which I’ll post tomorrow.
Jennie, bless you and your thoughtfulness and kindness. What a gift to help your teacher friend on this difficult day. xx