Never Forget

This image was taken exactly one week before these magnificent buildings and more than 3000 people were taken from us - 6 years ago today. I had just been up to the observation deck and chatted about the start of the new football season to the lady who operated the lift on the way down.

I remember sitting at my desk at lunchtime London-time when the news began to break. Apart from being stunned, the first thing I thought about was that lady...

I have since been back to Ground Zero and I look forward to the rejuvination of the site.

This is not meant as a sentimental or maudling message, but I believe we should not forget events like 9/11 but try to understand why they happen and how they can be avoided - and I don't mean by steel and bombs and wars. Two wrongs don't make a right.