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1MattRain1 [2014-09-23 04:32:45 +0000 UTC]

That is not only an beautiful picture, but your insight into 9/11 brings back memories. I lost a cousin who worked on the 89th floor. I hope you don't mind if I save this pic. Because I utterly love this picture and your past 9/11 ones. Please continue drawing these. Even though some people may forget this day, and some may even celebrate it (Radical Islam), at least they can be remembered for the martyrs they are today. I'm a person of faith and I know in my heart that our loved ones are in heaven.

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LadyGreekFire [2013-11-12 22:35:49 +0000 UTC]

When you do these pieces (I look forward to them every year) I cry every time. 

You have such a beautiful soul. 

Don't ever be afraid to share that with people. 

The good and the bad.

Your not alone.

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Kitt02 [2013-09-13 14:12:55 +0000 UTC]

I have followed you and seen these heartfelt images of your pain and your loss every single year since 2008.

And every year I am awestruck but the feelings you put into these pieces over this difficult subject and time. I cry for her and you every since year, because you do remember, and you will always remember, and while the words don't come easily to you, you not only try, but in doing so help others to realize that this very real for you, as it is for those 3000 other's. 

Please don't feel guilty for not finding the words. The power behind that sentiment speaks words so far beyond most people's skills. 

Please stay strong, and thank you for being honest, and for these memories.

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OmegaJennerz88 [2013-09-13 01:25:35 +0000 UTC]

www.upworthy.com/on-911-a-12-y…

reading what you said and seeing your picture made me think of this. 

I thought you should see it. 

It really told me what you seemed to be feeling?

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Lyetur [2013-09-12 14:00:11 +0000 UTC]

This piece was inspired by this year's artwork. It is simply titled 9/11 Remembrance Prose

I believe in...

No, it doesn't matter what I believe.

What matters is what you believe.

I will respect your belief,

And, for the moment, share in it.

Because we can not know

What lies beyond the mortal

Until we have reached out

With our own hands to touch it.

I will share in your pain,

Not because I must

But because it is my desire

To feel what a friend feels.

What lies beyond today?

What waits for us tomorrow?

Where did yesterday vanish?

The only place that they can.

Into our hearts, into our minds;

Into the memories we cherish,

The price we pay to live;

And the chance we will no longer.

I will not fear that for you;

I will sing, I will dance,

From the bottom of my lungs

I will celebrate the friend that is you.

Just as I will not fear that for anyone.

I do believe my family waits for me,

I believe she waits for you;

To cross beyond and be welcomed.

On that day, what will your tears be?

Will they be the tears of grief?

Will they be the tears of sadness and pain?

Or will they be the tears of happiness?

To be able to touch them,

Again,

- Layna Roth

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MysticalPoet [2013-09-12 12:09:27 +0000 UTC]

Every year on September 11, I look for your pictures...to see how you're doing.  For some reason, I think this is the first time I've actually commented on one.  You can never forget that day, because while for some it was just an atrocity that didn't really effect them, you lost someone.  A person in your heart.  When someone like that is gone, a piece of your heart goes with them, and leaves a scar where they used to be.  I'm sure you know all this already.  But, I'm also sure that your sister is always with you, watching everything you do.  And, I'm sure that she is so proud of everything you've accomplished, especially your art.  I bet she loved your pictures.  As long as you remember her in your art and in your heart, she'll never be forgotten...not by the people who mean the most to her: her family...you.  For wounds like this, not even Time can heal it.  Time only makes it a more bearable pain.  My thoughts are always with you at this time of year, and I'm thankful to your friends for making you smile, and giving you some relief from the pain.  I hope my words make sense, if not let me know.  A beautiful picture of your beloved sister, as always.

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FaeOfDoom [2013-09-12 12:08:04 +0000 UTC]

~hugs~ lots of love, Luni.

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JediKnight97 [2013-09-12 11:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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chiya76 [2013-09-12 10:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Yesterday I woke up and thougt: "it is the 11 of September" and I felt sad and a little frightened
Every year a though for you and your sister.

Chiya

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Blaize955 [2013-09-12 09:36:23 +0000 UTC]

This beautiful

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jade161588 [2013-09-12 03:16:49 +0000 UTC]

I came back just for this piece today. Haven't been on deviant art in awhile but I came back for this. They're in my thoughts, you're in my thoughts, and for what it's worth, everyone is in my prayers.

I live right by NYC and I suppose this apparently means that each town that surrounds it has rights to pieces of the tower. In every park is a piece of the tower that has been broken. Beams, bars, whatever was part of the building that was brought back and just hoisted up onto a monument. I know what its purpose is. Kids that see it know what it is... yet year after year, I find looking at those memorials to be so heartless and mindless. In my town, a beam was placed horizontally. Kids use it as pipes for when they skateboard. And at first, I hated the kids and now I just hate the monuments. And I thought for awhile that maybe there should be no memorial so that what we need the memorial for may never be tainted. I feel this is essentially what the guy you drove past did. He took something sacred that affects you emotionally, tried to do a personal good or a 'generic good' that didn't benefit anyone, and just walked all over what is precious to us. But I was taught that for every bad, there is good. Your artwork is a memorial... not just that, but it is heartfelt and sincere. Not because you feel obligated to remember, but because it's personal to you, because you feel it in your heart and soul to remember. And this piece touches my heart and soul. I do not remember because I saw it myself. I do not remember because of these planks and beams in my park. I remember because someone I remotely know online- many miles away that I have never met- managed to touch my heart and remind me that it's not just history.

So sorry again for the long speech. I just wanted you to know that you're doing more for all those who were lost than the people who took this as an obligation without heart and soul. You don't have to erect a monument. You don't have to hold a sign in the middle of the road. You don't have to copy and spam share on social media to remember. You work with the talent given to you that you worked on and combine it with your heart and soul to touch our hearts and souls.

I won't forget.

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Kotori-Ky [2013-09-12 01:51:38 +0000 UTC]

Every year you do your sister and all of those lost and still suffering proud. Your art work is emotional, beautiful, haunting, humbling and something so special it defies words. It's always an honor every year to come and see your piece.

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bunnychan [2013-09-12 01:10:56 +0000 UTC]

I can't express my thoughts in words, but your drawings always speak for themselves.

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Sakera-Draw [2013-09-12 00:37:33 +0000 UTC]

AAAAHHH gorgeous!

I was at the livestream

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WalkerMonetArt [2013-09-12 00:22:07 +0000 UTC]

Every year my hear goes out to you, you're the first person I think about on this day. I remember it all to well I was 12 year old and today was the first day I didn't cry on 9-11 myself. The day still didn't feel right and I know no words could comfort you but my heart goes out to you

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Re-Pyper [2013-09-11 23:19:53 +0000 UTC]

I always look forward to this piece and your words. While I was still in grade school when this happened, I remember the teachers turning the tv on and we where suddenly having a free day but then I was one of the view that actually watched the tv, who came home to ask my mom and to want to know what happened. While I didn't know anyone who died that day, it's always stuck to me. And when I first saw one of your pieces (I think 2009), you aloud me to learn a face, a story. I watched the videos of your sister that you posted. I was able to meet her in a way, even though she is not here. I am also able to keep her in my heart, to be able to think of a face among the many each year.

With this you are keeping her. With yourself, and us.

Maybe one year I can finally stop my tears for people I don't know, and make my own piece to finally give them a real honor.

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Andeshan [2013-09-11 22:20:07 +0000 UTC]

I was sitting here thinking of you today and hoped to see the new piece. I know you rarely talked about this but knew it was very hard at the same time. Your sister is still with you in your heart and part of your soul for if not this piece would not be just as beautiful as the others. I believe she watches over you and smiles at your thoughts for not forgetting her. It is an amazing picture.

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Harpyqueen [2013-09-11 20:55:14 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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enjeruchan [2013-09-11 18:23:06 +0000 UTC]

I always wish I could just show up at your door with junk food, and some good video games around this time of the year. Or heck, anytime really, and proclaim "Call the ladies! We're forgetting about healthy today!" And just sit around laughing at some cheesy old special effects. So, I honestly never know what to say, and my actions are the only things that can fully speak for me. My way with words are never very eloquent! Just know that I think you're absolutely amazing. You're one of the strongest individuals I've ever had the pleasure of being in contact with. And I'm sure you hear that a lot, but when it's said ... it's meant. You are wonderful. I adore you greatly.

This piece like the others is just a beautifully done. Your emotions and your love speak louder than words.

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KenikoGen [2013-09-11 17:47:48 +0000 UTC]

This is very touching. It's a great pain to have a loved one no longer physically with you. You are very strong person for creating this piece to express your inner distraught. I'm sorry for your loss.

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reafu-fu [2013-09-11 17:14:09 +0000 UTC]

I have said it before and will keep saying it, you are a strong person!  You are strong for making a special piece each year, you are strong for writing your feelings out, no matter how painful, you are strong for remembering.  

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Kalietha [2013-09-11 17:08:16 +0000 UTC]

The finished piece is amazing. I hope your sister is somewhere glad that your memories of her have allowed some small good to come of this...I know a lot of people may jump down my throat for that comment, but all I know is that I believe we should do what we can to turn bad things to what good we can, rather than letting them make the world forever a darker place.

*hugs* I hope drawing that helped you to draw some of the poison from the heart-wound. Regardless, thank you for sharing this with us.

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darkwarrior [2013-09-11 16:36:33 +0000 UTC]

Very touching. :hugs:

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Vimeddiee [2013-09-11 15:47:54 +0000 UTC]

It's hard to move on after losing a loved one, especially under such circumstances...but maybe what you interpreted as numbness or being tired of the pain was your heart starting to heal. Never think that you love your sister less or honour her less if you don't feel as much pain as before. And that man with the sign was probably dealing with his own grief in probably not the most appropriate way, but doing so nevertheless. 

I personally think that when our loved ones leave us, they wouldn't want us to mourn them eternally or feel the burden of grief or guilt constantly. They would want to be remembered and honoured...which is what you have done for your sister. What would your sister do if she were still here? She would live. So should you now...live.

Lovely piece, and I hope you feel better

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The-Beautiful-Sin [2013-09-11 15:44:25 +0000 UTC]

As I was sitting here in reflection, I found myself thinking of you, your sister and your beautiful tributes. So I came to see if you had uploaded anything today. I am so, so sorry for your loss. While I didn't lose anyone personally in the 9/11 attacks, I will never forget where I was or what I was doing as I watched the horror unfold. 12 years later, I have a husband who is an active duty Soldier, who is from NYC. He is currently serving his second tour in Afghanistan. The consequences of that day are still very real to me. I can't claim to know how you and your family feel. But I want you to know that there are many of us, who empathize with you. And who are sending you all our love today. Thank you for sharing the story of your sister. She DOES exist, in your heart. And thanks to your tributes, she exists in my heart too. 

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