Whilst we are all understandably off topic at the present time I thought I would try and describe what is happening on this side of the Atlantic. Yesterday, during the Changing of the Guard at Bucking Palace, the American National Anthem was played. People stood and wept. This morning, Parliament was recalled early to debate the crisis. All parties firmly stood with Prime Minister Tony Blair. The British people were warned that the death toll for Britain would be several hundred at least. At 11 o'clock the whole of Europe stopped for three minutes as a mark of respect. The Queen went to St. Paul's Cathedral with other members of the Royal Family and the American Ambassador to London. The service commenced with the singing of 'The Star Spangled Banner' and ended with 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' Among the congregation were members of the American community here, tourists and people currently stranded here unable to get home. Outside the service was relayed via loudspeakers to the crowd. Generally, there is a quiet mood in the air. People come home from work, switch on the television to the rolling news channel and leave it there. After all, who would want to watch a soap opera or a quiz show at a time like this? Everyone on trains and buses can be seen reading their newspapers. It's eerie when you find that the person standing next to you is having the same conversation as you, what else is there to talk about just now? - everything else pales into insignificance. The hurt and anguish seems to be increasing rather than diminishing. We know that you are all suffering over there, we are hurting too and we want you to know that we are with you. Bob Wilson London. __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
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