Five years after 9/11 & US Embassy Vienna response

Vienna, September 11, 2006

Dear American people:

five years after the September 11 attacks wich killed almost 3000 people, I'm filled with deep emotions. Tears are pouring out of my eyes and I'm speechless.

Yesterday I wished I could have been in America and morn with all of you. My heart goes out to all who lost their beloved ones in this tragic terrorist attack.
May our Heavenly Father in heaven console those souls who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also those left behind who will always be mourning.

May God always lead your President, the American people and protect the American men and women in uniform everywhere, and to ensure and to protect man's right, dignity and God's given freedom.

Sincerely,
Wolfgang Schawaller

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-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----Von: KPerez [mailto:KPerez@usembassy.at] Gesendet: Freitag, 15. September 2006 16:23An: w.schaw@chello.atBetreff: thank you for your note

Dear Mr. Schawaller,

We at the American Embassy here in Vienna would like to thank you for your kind email commemorating the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., shocked the conscience of the world and changed the American outlook on life for good.

The United States is working towards building a safer world to ensure that future generations will not have to relive the evil the world witnessed on September 11, 2001. In the words of Ambassador Susan R. McCaw: "freedom, democracy and humanity cannot be taken for granted; they must be cherished, preserved and defended."

I would like to extend to you our thanks and best wishes on behalf of the Ambassador.

Sincerely,

Katherine M. Perez
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Vienna