September 21st

Ten days after the attacks, Buddy and I went to visit Melissa up at Omega in Rhinebeck, NY. The entire drive there we saw flags on cars and hanging from the overpass. It was the first time I'd seen These Colors Don't Run - hand painted in red and blue on a white cloth. It was a powerful, positive message. When everyone everywhere seemed frightened and on edge, Omega acted as a haven, a sanctuary where everyone was kind and welcoming and nothing bad ever happened.