Well, September 11 was a day of shock and sadness for people around the free world. My hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.

A policeman stands near a sign outside a restaurant urging President Bush to declare war on Afghanistan, in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. In the most devastating terrorist onslaught ever waged against the United States, knife-wielding hijackers crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center on Tuesday, toppling its twin 110-story towers.

The U.S. flag flies at half staff outside the United States Consulate building in downtown Toronto, September 12, 2001. Flags around the world are being placed at half staff out of respect for the tragic loss of life from Tuesday’s horrific terrorist attacks on American soil.