Was serving in the RNZN at the time, 4 days before my wedding day, came out in the early morning and saw this on TV and enquired what movie it was...needless to say, stunned silence and dread ensued.

Unfathomable.

There were ceremonies here in NZ remembering the day.(release of doves by firemen here etc)

Great to see your President, standing in the pis@ing rain, talking and acknowledging relatives, very heartening stuff.