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-- Joe Boesch

9/11: 10 Years, We Remember!

“Pain is only bearable if we know it will end, not if we deny it exists.” — Viktor Frankl As usual, America was going about its business on this Tuesday morning. The sun was shining, the economy thriving and this greatest nation was going to be dealt a serious blow never seen, since the invasion of Pearl Harbor, on American soil. America, and what it stands for, will be broken for one day. That day is September 11, 2001. On this day, we saw 3500 people sacrifice their lives, including 343 FDNY personnel, 23 NYPD and 37 PAPD. On this day we shall “Never Forget.” Even though this is a baseball publication, the game itself must just be a game. The game did revive a stressed-out nation on 9/11, and baseball symbolizes what America stands for, but on this day we shall “Never Forget.” This is how I remembered 9/11, with a poem I wrote. September Rain Awaken with a boom! A day of darkness and doom. September 11th etched in our minds. Engine “24” sirens wailing at half-past-nine. Our beautifu...

No Power Yet; Thanks Irene

-- Joe Boesch

Hurricane Irene

Not the big one-two punch we were supposed to get, but enough to create a stir. As I write this from my Blackberry, I have no power and waiting to have it restored on Long Island (Oyster Bay). Not much to talk about on the baseball front, but the weather front we are getting some heavy winds and flooding. Thank God no one was hurt bad and that New York actually "weathered" the storm pretty good. Technology is great and I'm glad I have my Blackberry, tablet and Ipod. Until baseball resumes, check on family and be safe. Until then, see ya at the park! -- Joe Boesch

Homerun Apple

-- Joe Boesch