Sir Edward Elgar's Nimrod

Although I am a native New Yorker, I was living in London on September 11, 2001 and was profoundly moved by the British reaction to the tragedy. I attended the changing of the guard on the Thursday following the attacks and the American rather than British National anthem was played - I believe that was a first. I also went to the memorial service at Saint Paul's Cathedral on the 14th of September where the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles were in attendance. It was a beautiful service. If I recall correctly, Sir Edward Elgar's Nimrod was played at both events. That song brings back all of the feelings of that sad time as well as evokes hope for the future. In my mind, that music will always stand for the solidarity of the UK and US.

Paula Kirby