Rodney James Wotton
Aug 14th 2006MichaelMarine Corps
Four weeks from today we’ll be posting our tributes. How is yours coming along?
By using the program Tom created, and the links Chez Diva has provided, I’ve gathered a good bit of information on Candace Lee Williams, but I haven’t written anything yet. I’ve been scouring the web for an email address for her mother, or her brother, in the hopes of getting some personal stories, or even just let to them know that a stranger is learning about, and will never forget, their daughter and sister.
The most overwhelming response I’ve received about 2,996 is that it is difficult. Not hard to do, but hard to handle. I’ve read at least 200 emails with anecdotes, thanks, or simple comments about all the emotions and memories that have been stirred up by this.
Part of me would like to say that wasn’t the reason I created this. And I suppose consciously it wasn’t the reason. But maybe my subconscious, like many of yours, was looking for a way to remember, to feel connected.
As easily as I tear up when I read about Candace I can tell I’m not over the pain, fear, anger and loss of 9/11.
Maybe I never will be.
Maybe I don’t want to be.
Maybe that’s a good thing.
Did you sign up yet? Will you have your tribute ready?
Click the link under the Cap’n Bob ‘Never Forget’ flash
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Raven on 24 Aug 2006 at Thu 24 August 2006 12:56:37 #
Darn I gotta get this done too. I have some info. But not enough. AND there are still 700 people left.
Maybe I’ll pick up another person.