we have not forgotten

Though I usually steer away from news related events in this blog -- or have thus far, today I feel the need.
It was suggested to me this morning that we have forgotten the events of four years ago. This statement was based on the fact that 3 major news outlets chose to put hurricane Katrina coverage as top news in their publications. It is ludicrous to think that we could ever forget. We must be honest and recognize that the efforts being made in Louisiana and Mississippi currently ARE important. That the wounds of Katrina are still fresh and in need of care and will be for a long time. It is important that the public is informed of those efforts. This does not mean that we have forgotten September, 11 2001. We remember. Images have been burned deep into our minds forever. Firefighters in New Orleans halted recovery efforts to remember 9/11. People all over the world remember. No possible way we could ever forget.

UPDATE: This photo was taken today at the Statue of Liberty replica at Alki Beach in Seattle ... throughout the day, so far, people have streamed in and out stopping for a moment to remember.