As I write this email, the last part of a courageous, unprecedented and challenging battle has come to a victorious conclusion - a battle against the worst terrorist attack any city in the world has had to face in recent times. Yes, the casualties have been high: the scenes we have witnessed in Mumbai in the last three days have been heart-rending and distressing. Even though the media reports have focused on deaths of foreign nationals, the truth is that these terrorists have been indiscriminate, with a focus to kill whoever was in their sights, thereby spreading terror. Not only is our city and our country shocked by the sheer magnitude and audacity of this attack, but the anger and concern in the rest of the world has adequately proven that we, the citizens of every civilized country today, have taken this attack personally, and are horrified by its callous disregard for human life of every nationality. I am one with everyone who has watched this vicious drama unfold, in condoling the families that have been bereaved, and praying for the injured that are lying in hospitals. I proudly commend the unswerving dedication of the Indian National Security Guards, Police and Commandos who fought tirelessly for over 60 hours to free innocent hostages. But my friends, that is not enough. We at Tamarind Tours appeal to you…let us not submit to the will of these cowardly terrorists by letting ourselves get intimidated by what has occurred in Mumbai. Their purpose was to strike at iconic symbols of India 's economy, tourism and democracy. If today, Mumbai is blacklisted by the world as a business and tourist destination, victory will be theirs, and they will have more than achieved what they set out to do. In these trying times, all of us have to stand united against terror tactics, be resilient, think and act positively, and show these desperate people that we are not ready to be cowed down. Governments will naturally issue travel advisories as a matter of protocol, but these precautions are standard procedure. We urge all of you to stand firm in your refusal to be afraid, and continue to support Mumbai and India , or indeed any part of the world that has been similarly threatened or affected. Don't leave this message idle in your inbox. Please share it with clients, friends and associates who will help make a difference in psychological war against terror. With best wishes and prayers .
  RAGHAVAN
--- On Sat, 11/29/08, Swati <venusian.lady@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Swati <venusian.lady@yahoo.com>
Subject: [FAO] Please Pay Tribute To All Victims Of Mumbai Massacre
To: forangelsonly@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008, 3:09 PM
Many are calling it India's 9/11, when Mumbai was struck hard by one of the worst terrorist attacks that the country has ever seen.
It is tragic - to say the least - as the fear keeps rising and the crisis deepens with every hour, uncertainty ushers in a feeling of hopelessness.
A common thread of death, of course, looms large. Some were victims - to the indiscriminate firing of the terrorists and others died in trying to save the lives of others - prey in the hands of unprecedented violence. Every bullet signaling the reign of hatred, that overrides courage.
We pay tribute to those who lost their lives. You shall always be in our minds, as you are in those who knew you.![The image]() | |
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