A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: OZZY THE CAT

As we mourn the tragic events of 9/11, I’d like to pay special tribute to Ozzy.

This sweet-tempered kitten lived a charmed life that ended shortly after the terrorist attacks. He followed my parents to a candle-lighting ceremony, and was struck by a hit-and-run driver. All the local veterinarians left work early to attend these ceremonies, so my parents drove 50 miles to a clinic in SLC in a vain attempt to save his life. In honor of Ozzy, I would like to put a stop to these useless candle-lighting ceremonies. There are many more useful ways to remember the victims of 9/11 than to burn a bunch of candles. Plant a tree. Give to charity. Drive carefully. If you must drive recklessly, try to hit a terrorist rather than a kitten trying to cross the street.