September 12, 2001 - Recent Events

Hi Maggie, 
I play on Morningthaw, but I live in England. I was just writing to say that I am a big fan of the site, and that my thoughts are with you and all the people of America this past twenty-four hours. The events that I have seen are almost beyond belief on T.V. and have brought me almost to tears many times. Every 15 minutes there are new news reports on the radio and T.V.

I just thought that I'd write to you after logging on and seeing your message, to offer some small token of support, both to you and yours and all the AC players that will have been affected by this terrible event. I'm lost for words really; nothing I can say can possibly help, all I will say is keep your chin up:) 

(I hope you didn't mind me writing, seeing as I am a complete stranger, and don't feel that you have to reply. I just thought that I'd write to say that our prayers are with you all.) 

Respectfully, 
Dominic Blaze

Dear Dominic Blaze -
Thank you for writing. And thank you for allowing me to publish your letter on the site. I think we've all been feeling the need to reach out, in whatever way we can, over these devastating events. I'm sure there are many many people who will appreciate the sentiments. 

Your letter (and your 2nd one as well), and the letters of others from the AC community, touched me in a way that the countless news reports have not. It's hard to explain really, but it made the enormity of the tragedy hit home. Maybe it was the echo of how helpless so many of us are feeling. Or maybe it was seeing that the whole world is grieving. I'm not sure. I do know, however, that *I* felt better after reading your letter. I hope others do too.

- Maggie the Jackcat