To state the obvious, on this day ten years ago, the world changed.

There are many stories of that day of terror and loss, and heroism and hope.  None of them are mine.  I experienced the day the same as most Americans outside the New York and Washington Metro areas did: as horrified and helpless observers.  I lost no one that day, although I know people who did.

There is much I need to say about that day and its aftermath, but that needs to be kept for another time.  Today is a not a day for analysis, but for remembrance of those who died and respect for their families.