I long ago made a promise that I would never allow this date to pass without playing a particular clip from the “Heather & Ray Show” at WCFR in Springfield, VT.
I have not forgotten.
Time does not diminish the sadness. It has been twenty-three years, yet in many ways it still feels like yesterday. The hurt and the pain will never go away, nor should it. Americans bounced back – as we always do – but the memories of those lost and the bravery of heroes who saved countless others will remain forever etched in our hearts and minds.
When Heather (and her real name for those who don’t know is Rose Thow) and I started our morning show on WCFR eighteen years ago today, we both knew it could not be the usual program of music from the 50s and 60s, a lot of laughter, and good-natured jabs at each other.
We spent the next four hours playing sound clips from that fateful day five years earlier and the music those events inspired.
You can hear below the way she and I started that show, followed by the song that has become synonymous with September 11, 2001.
Play button is on the left … Volume slider is on the right
Heather and Ray Show
September 11, 2006
Never forget … sadly, I think some have!
Bless you and Heather for doing this!
XXOO
Thank you, Penny ❤️
XOXO
Thank you, Penny. It was a terrific effort on Heather Rose’s part ❤️
Thankyou ~
I still can’t imagine the pain that many people in those buildings felt that day. It does still feel like it happened yesterday. Thank you Ray and Rose (Heather)
For the beautiful words to remember that day of 9/11.
Thank you, Linda for your very beautiful words. ❤️
Thank you, Linda ~
This song brings tears to my eyes thinking of those lost and of their families, but its a beautiful tribute, so thank you my dear friend! God Bless You!
Thank you, Nancy. I’m glad you appreciated it ❤️
A very fitting tribute on the anniversary of this tragic date
If we could only feel the unity immediately following that day
Thank you, Mary Helen. ❤️ IF ONLY…
This still bothers me that this happened!! I was listening to you both!! I got so angry after we found out it was planned!! You and Rose did a fantastic job!! It still brings tears to my eyes to hear this song!!
May God Bless us all and I pray for peace in the world!!
Love you and Rose!!
Beautiful response, Fred. Keep praying for peace, my friend. Don’t ever stop!
Rest assured Rose and I both love you! ❤️
We do, Fred ~
Thank you, Fred ~
Ray & Rose, You made me tear up again. Wish I could have listened to the Ray & Heather Show back when it was on but am grateful that occasionally I get to hear important ones like this one. Thank you both 🙂 🙂 Lee
Thank you, Lee ~
A truly sad, sad day in American history. Alan captured it perfectly. The division in this country makes it all even sadder day. Thanks to you both for this remembrance.
Such a terribly sad memory…
Thank you for helping us to never forget…
Thank you, Terry, That fifth anniversary show was the most difficult thing Rose and I did, It was four hours of tribute songs and sound clips from that horrible day. I appreciate your very kind words.
You and Heather were my rock back then. You never forgot and you still don’t. Love you both for what you did for me. Love forever!! ❤️❤️❤️
Karleen, thank you for your very sweet words. I clearly remember holding you in my arms in the station studio the day you told us the terrible news. I will NEVER forget Kevin’s sacrifice or your loss. Heather and I will always love you, and that means FOREVER. ❤️❤️❤️