Welcome to the 17th Carnival of Blue Stars. This is a special addition of the Carnival of Blue Stars. Please see previous Carnival of Blue Stars editions for information on participation in future Carnivals.

This special additon of the Carnival of Blue Stars is dedicated to the memories of those who perished in the horrifc attacks on our homeland 5 years ago.

Special thanks are due to D.C. Roe for conceiving and implementing the 2996 project. We will never forget.

Proceed with caution. The following blog carnival contains scenes of unfathomable murder at the hands of Islam, and while it is suitable for all viewers – in fact MUST be viewed by all – please brace yourself because what was done to us that day and the human losses we suffered are still traumatic to view.” ~ caution courtesy of Girl on the Right

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Blue Star Blogs Contributions to

Any man’s death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind,
and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
it tolls for thee.
~ John Donne, For Whom the Bell Tolls

Born Again Redneck remembers Lee Charles Ludwig, Vice President of International Investment Management at Fiduciary Trust International. WTC.

A Rose by Any Other Name remembers Daphne Ferlinda Elder, Marsh & McLennan, WTC.

A Rose by Any Other Name also remembers Davis Grier “Deeg” Sezna, Jr., Sandler, O’Neill & Partners, WTC.

123Beta remembers Christopher M. Colastani, WTC.

Texas Fred remembers Stuart Seid Louis, WTC.

Sanity’s Bluff remembers Frank J. Koestner, WTC.

Planck’s Constant remembers Terrence E. Adderly, Fred Alger Management, WTC.

Pet’s Garden Blog remembers James Straine, WTC.

Hillbilly White Trash remembers Frederick J. Hoffman, Partner, Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC.

PC Free Zone remembers Raymond M. Downey Deputy Chief NYCFD, WTC.

The Median Sib remembers Tom McGuinness, First Officer on American Airlines Flight 11.

Publius Rendezvous remembers Ms. Mary Lenz Wieman, WTC.

My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy remembers Antoinette Duger

Red Hot Cuppa Politics remembers Alexander H. “Alex” Chiang, WTC.

Gawfer remembers William (Bill) Robert Godshalk, WTC.

Daddy’s Roses remembers Robert Joseph Foti, NYFD, WTC.

A Prairie View remembers Ronald C. Fazio, a true hero, WTC.

Hooah Wife remembers Debra Lynn Gibbon, senior vice president at Aon Risk Services, WTC.

Cozy Reader remembers Edward T. Keane, Port Authority Engineer, WTC.

Alabama Improper remembers Kirsten L. Christophe, Aon Corporation, WTC.

Yankee Mom remembers Julian T. Cooper, U.S. Navy Contractor, the Pentagon.

Marvin’s Word remembers Gary Bird, Vice President at Marsh Inc, WTC.

A Navy Wife Chronicles remembers John A. Hofer, Flight 11.

Something … and Half of Something remembers John Chipura, NYFD, WTC.

The Wide Awake Cafe remembers Ada M. Davis, Army civilian accountant, the Pentagon.

The Violence Worker remembers Lt. Stephen Harrell, NYFD, WTC.

The Right Nation remembers Michael Andrew Tamuccio, WTC.

The Bull Speaks remembers Carol Ann LaPlante, Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., WTC.

Blue Star Chronicles remembers Lt. Michael Warchola, NYFD, WTC.

chezDiva remembers Herman Broghammer, AON Corporation, WTC.

Wordsmith remembers David Reed Gamboa-Brandhorst, only 3 years old, United Airlines Flight 175.

Blue Crab Boulevard remembers Cynthia Giugliano, WTC.

Stuck on Stupid remembers Angelene Carter, accountant, US Army, Pentagon.

7.62 MM Justice remembers David B. Rodriguez-Vargas, Windows on the World, WTC.

Mariniello remembers Neil Leavy, WTC.

Right Wing Guy remembers Frank Joseph Doyle, head of equity trading for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, WTC.

Church & State remembers Peter West, WTC.

A Lady’s Ruminations shares many links to 2996 tributes.

Seaspook’s Rants wonders if 9/11 will be a once a year phenomenon.

The Pirate’s Cove remembers Brooke Alexandra Jackman, Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC. He also provides this video remembrance.

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Theodore’s World (The PC Free Zone) shares some awesome photos of our troops. It seems appropriate considering the subject matter of this Carnival of Blue Stars. After all the sadness and focus on the losses we suffered from the attacks of 9/11, it’s good to know these guys are on our side. We are so proud of our Soldiers!

Aubrey J. shares his own video tribute.

Woman Honor Thyself shares 9/11 Memories.

Girl on the Right shares Immortal. Bring tissues.

Jo’s Cafe – September 11, 2006 – 5 years later.

This That and Frog Hair shares September 11 as it Happened.

Assorted Babble of Suzie wonders who is remembering 9/11.

Michelle Malkin remembers Giovanna Porras, General Telecom, WTC.

The Cotillion has a round-up of remembrances.

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