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Hello, It doesn't seem possible, but more than four years have now passed since the horrific events of September 11, 2001. And now more than ever, we must never forget! I sincerely hope that this will offer you some degree of comfort and peace. The following narrative is called "Different Shades.....A Very Special Message to The World" and is in memory of that very painful day. Things that I witnessed on that day, and the days immediately following, made me believe in miracles even more. I saw change take place where it hadn't been in so very long. I saw and felt people all around the world sharing love and respect so freely and unconditionally to each other and to all Americans, as well. That is something that none of us must ever forget. After writing and narrating the piece, I then had the absolute pleasure of working with my dear friend, Carole Campbell of Torrington, CT. After Carole listened to the narrative, I asked her to write a piece of music that would truly set the mood for what I had to say, and without question, she wrote the perfect music! I could not have asked for anything better! Thank you, Carole! We had the pleasure of producing "Different Shades...A Very Special Message to The World" together on August 17, 2002, and our wish is simple. Please share this with as many people as you possibly can. Be sure to share it with your family and friends, as well as with people you've meant to speak to, but just haven't had the time or chance to recently. Carole & I are committed to spreading this message as much as possible and we need all the help and support you can provide in helping us to do so! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you! With hope & gratitude, Greg O'Brien & Carole Campbell
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"A Very Special Message to The World" In Memory of September 11, 2001
As the years go by, each of us draw upon memories, that even for an instant, can bring
us back to a time, a place, or even a moment, that has been forever locked within us.
They were brothers & sisters, and uncles & aunts. They were sons & daughters, and mothers & fathers.
They were grandparents & neighbors, and they were some of the best friends we ever had.
As we look back over the past year, we must remember a day that showed us all, that change is possible, not only in our hearts, but in our minds as well. The day, was Tuesday, September 11, 2001. And, we are taken back to moments that have been forever seared into our minds. Images of sadness and tears... that have been quite literally, unequaled. But, through all the sadness and from the piles of ash came moments of kindness, love and heroism that seemed to be unlike any we’d ever seen before. The ash seemed to act as an eraser. And from within the clouds of ash, it was as though hatred, bigotry and racism disappeared, even for an instant. In fact, it became quite clear, that it made no difference what color, what religion or what ethnicity we were. Through the ashes, people so wealthy and people with very little at all, clung to each other and guided each other to safety. Some, even refused to leave another behind, and for that, they paid the ultimate price. Now, it is said that adversity builds character and strengthens resolve, and if that’s true, then together we passed one of the greatest tests of our lifetime. One that showed the entire world that bones can be broken, but spirits can never be dimmed. So, if you only give one thing in remembrance of that day, please give your family, friends and neighbors, even just one more glimpse of the person you were, on the day the whole world came together. We’ve often wondered why it is, that the peace and joy of the holiday season cannot remain with us throughout the year. Well, I’m here to tell you, that without even trying, we’ve all proven that it can. So, don’t wait for another tragedy to show compassion and love. Because it’s clear that together, we have, and we can, stand the tests of time. So today, let us all remember. And today, let us never forget, that it took mountains of ash to show us that after all, we are, all the same color; we’re just different shades! May God bless us all, and may God bless America! Written by Greg O'Brien |
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Greg O'Brien at Innovative Sound Email: innovativesound@snet.net |