Orange Alert - About The Book ....
Much has happened in the years since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001: what must we remember and what must we learn?
This book, a tribute to the 26 Canadians who lost their lives in the twin towers that day, recounts the uniquely Canadian aspects of this world-scale story, through interviews, reflections and poems from Canadians from all walks of life. Political and business leaders, firefighters and emergency services workers, children and parents, ministers and philosophers, famous and anonymous.
Read touching and heart-wrenching poems and reflections from elementary school children; remember your recollections of that day alongside John Manley, Rita MacNeil, Peter Dey and other Canadian leaders; reflect on your learnings and changes as you hear firsthand experiences of Ground Zero from journalists and disaster relief workers.
These stories and reflections run the gamut of our collective journey that began on September 11th. Beginning with disbelief and overwhelming grief, moving through acts of sacrifice, courage and hospitality, our journey of healing and hope is ongoing and still palpable. Through all the sadness, fear and darkness, above all these stories are about how good prevailed on September 11th, and how good can prevail if we make the right choices today.
In Memory of the Canadians who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Orange Alert will go to The Salvation Army. In the days, weeks and months following the terrorist attacks, The Salvation Army served over 3 1/2 million meals and logged over 1 million volunteer hours at and around ground zero.
What People Are Saying About It ....
Preston Manning, Former Leader of the Opposition
"Canadians must not forget the tragedy of September 11, 2001, or the 26 Canadians who died that day in New York. This well written and touching book will help us to remember, and to pay tribute to those who died by how we live."
Frank O'Dea, Co-Founder, The Second Cup
"Debra and David Brown make an important contribution to our national memory of 9/11. These personal stories of individual Canadians' response are a powerful reminder that we all shared the horror of 9/11 and how we are together in our uncertainty of, and hope for, the future."
Kathryn McCain, Chair, The McCain Foundation
"Orange Alert moved me to tears, reminding me all over again of the huge significance of September 11th. We should never forget! Thank you for tracking down these memories and recording them in this wonderful and very worthwhile book."
Amanda Lang, Anchor, Report on Business Television
"This compelling and touching collection is a valuable reminder to us all - whether we were three blocks away or three thousand miles - that the lessons and stories of 9/11 must never be forgotten."
