No amount of words can bring back what so many have lost. No disaster
recovery plan would have prevented the losses and pain experienced by
so many this week. Compared to what has occurred our world of software
and data is clean and predictable. We plan for lost network
connections, crashed servers, the power to fail, and even for the
destruction of our facilities. We send tapes off site, buy
generators, and contract for backup equipment. But the events of this
week has made these preparations seem unreal, transparent, something
from a different life. (Submitted by Noel Mon Sep 17, 2001 )
| | No amount of words can bring back what so many have lost. No disaster
recovery plan would have prevented the losses and pain experienced by
so many this week. Compared to what has occurred our world of software
and data is clean and predictable. We plan for lost network
connections, crashed servers, the power to fail, and even for the
destruction of our facilities. We send tapes off site, buy
generators, and contract for backup equipment. But the events of this
week has made these preparations seem unreal, transparent, something
from a different life.
Our hearts have gone out this week to the victims and families of those
so viciously attacked and those that died trying to save them. We
like so many other Americans, have prayed for them and have cried
for them. We can not share the pain of those that have a loved one
missing or dead, but we can offer our compassion and love. In whatever
ways we can all of America mourns with them.
Many of us have been deeply touched by the loss of the fire and police
officers who died. That they where willing to risk their lives trying
to save others is not new. Firemen and police officers have always been
willing to risk their lives to save others. An editorial in Fridays
Wall Street Journal states: "But in the midst of tragedy we do well to
recognize that these firefighters did not loose their lives. They
gave them." Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends. They are heroes.
Day and night workers dig into the mountain of rubble that is being
called ground zero, where the World Trade Center used to stand, they
dig with their hands, with heavy equipment, and with cutting
torches. They have come from many locations across America to help
and to hope. They are heroes.
So many people have volunteered or donated supplies that the needs
continue to be met. The Blood Banks have said we have enough
blood for now. The Mayor of New York says we don't need any more
volunteers. People from many places have reached out with love and
compassion to their neighbors. They are heroes.
This weekend workers of all types in our industry have been putting
Wall street and other businesses back together again. They have
brought up backup sites, loaded data, and built new networks. Many
of them may still not know if they will ever see missing friends and
loved ones again. But through their tears they are putting back
together the heartbeat of our nations economy. They are heroes.
On September 11th the people of the world saw the villains evil
work. From that time forward they have seen love, compassion, and true
heroes. God bless America.
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