[Evan Harris]

Cranky:

I understand where you are coming from. There are two ways to look at this. One is to sit home and say I'm doing this out of respect for those lost. My respect for those lost and feelings as to them are the same whether I choose to go out to an event still scheduled to take place or not.

The other view is to go on with life as normally as possible in defiance of what these bastards are looking to accomplish. That of causing people to shut down their lives and live life differently. The other positive reason to go to a gathering such as the car show is that it will allow people to get together and discuss their thoughts and feelings regarding the attack. What do you think will be the main topic of discussion there on Sunday? I'm actually just looking foward to the distraction and the opprotunity to talk to guys who have an interest in common with me. Its not about trophy chasing.

By going on with our lives undeterred as possible I think we are showing respect to those lost. We are showing that we are determined not to let these bastards win. That we will not cower. that we will not let our lives be changed. That we will not be defeated. I think those that were lost would be in favor of that idea.

Finally, we got a message in our mailbox requesting that everyone light candle out side at nine o'clock to night in rememberance. We will. Please do also.