For Americans, back on September 11th 2001, this date today has new meaning. Innocent lives of all races, faiths, socioeconomic status, etc…. were lost to a enormous tragedy orchestrated by a few intolerant, hateful individuals. On this 10th year anniversary, I would like to think that Rob’s portrayal of Tyler in “Remember Me” has brought in a new generation of young Americans (and those abroad) to appreciate those who were lost that day just doing the regular things that you and I take for granted. Please take a moment to look at those around you today and appreciate every moment because in an instant, this opportunity may be gone.

During the 1pm-2pm hour EST, Spunk-Ransom.com will be participating in a 1 hour of e-silence in reverence and respect to all who have been touched in the last 10 years by the horrific loss of human life on 9/11/01 in The United States of America. I would like to thank The Twilight Fandom Remembers 9/11/01 for creating this opportunity for the Twilight Fandom and related websites to do their parts online to honor this day.

I would now like to share with you a play written by my brother Justin Rielly about 9-11. It has been a year in the making but a labor of love. He has taken the time to write a personal introduction to this play that was inspired by close family, friends, and even some of you. Without further ado, a special introduction from my brother and playwright Justin Rielly,

Last December, while hanging out with the local theater group I write for, I realized the significance of the year to come. I realized 9/11 was going to hit its 10th anniversary in 2011. I had talked to Heather, the director of the group, about wanting to write a project based on 9/11. She liked the idea, and told me to go with it.

After some time deciding on what the play would be about, I set out to talk to people I knew – family members, co-workers, former classmates, friends, and some random people connected with my sister’s website (Spunk-Ransom.com). Nearly two dozen people contributed their stories and thoughts about where they were on that day in 2001, how they felt then, and how they felt now nearly a decade after the tragedy.

Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control – including timing – no stage production of American Enigma was planned in time for the 10th anniversary. Maybe someday, at another point, it can be.

I originally planned to send the script over to the people who contributed their stories, which I was able to do. Then Kristin decided to ask me to post the script for her Spunk-Ransom.com faithful. After careful thought and deliberation, I decided to present the script as it is in its current state. I hope this is a good play for you to check out, and I hope many of the tales told about 9/11 serve as a reminder of how we should never forget that day – no matter how much we yearn to do so, or want to not forget.

Justin Rielly
Playwright, American Enigma
@JustinMR25
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To read his script, PDF FORMAT // DOC FORMAT!

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