1/🧵🎥 REFLECTION on Fear & Love – what connects 9/11 & #COVID19?
On #Sept11, 2,996 died. 412 were 1st responders running INTO danger.
WIKI: bit.ly/3AiqZN2
WHY did they do this? Listen to my patient Col. Correa👇
HINT: it was NOT religion, politics, or patriotism.
2/ When someone around us needs help, the only universally unifying response is #LOVE.
Wells of love (see pics 👇) must be what we drawn on to achieve success in serving others, whether on 9/11 or in this #Pandemic.
Pics by Robert Mecea & @marklennihan
3/🎥 I cared for 9/11 hero Colonel Victor Correa as he died in our @VA hospital years later. His story is told in #EveryDeepDrawnBreath. He carried men out of the Pentagon saving lives. Watch more of his testimonial…
4/ “During the explosion, I was able to capture a ball of fire, and I heard people screaming. I felt it was my duty & responsibility to go back & help them survive. There was a thin line between who made it and who didn’t.
Op-Ed of his story: bit.ly/3htka3U
5/ “I got on all fours, crawling around in the dark & smoke to find them. Another officer & I held our hands together and made a human cot to carry them out. I walked home on a dislocated hip without even knowing it. Showered and came back to the #Pentagon.” Col Correa 😭
6/ Col. Correa: “I look at the bravery of those who ran in there, those are the heroes.”
Here are 3 pages from #EDDB about the final days of Col. Correa’s life. READ OF HIS #BRAVERY & #COURAGE.
NOTE 9:11 was his time of death – on the dot!
7/ Similarly, love is the way to conquer fear in #COVID. Those who give of themselves to others do so regardless of religious, political, socioeconomic background, skin color, or language spoken. It must be done for LOVE. That’s the common link to our escape from #COVID19.
8/ Success in a #COVID ICU is best marked by how uplifted & dignified each person feels under our care. Such care ⬆️es survival: bit.ly/2YRGCxm
Even in death, WE SUCCEED if they feel valued. Delivering #love is the primary antidote for loneliness & fear.
9/fin
Likewise, #Fear & #VaccineHesitancy must be addressed w a loving ear. “What are you scared of? Tell me your concerns. Let’s talk.” The secret sauce in our success will be how much love we extend to the person next to us.
Be clear…#Mask & #Vaccination are WORKS of LOVE.❤️🩹
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