"We are proud that Walking Connection subscribers come from more than 25 countries around the world! We are bound together by our interests and like-minded attitudes. No matter the culture, the country of origin or religion, we are all far more similar than different."

Jo Ann Taylor, Founder

These images are from the Walking Connection's July 4, 2002 New York City Walking Weekend. During this time we walked and visited some of New York City's most famous landmarks including "Ground Zero," now known to New Yorkers as "The Pit!" Two Blocks from the site is St. Paul's Chapel, the site of a spontaneous memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives and a tribute to their families and loved ones. Every day thousands of people visit this site. So we thought it would be appropriate to bring a bit of it to you, where ever you live, in honor, respect and remembrance of all those who's lives lost that day.

Photos by Gene Taylor

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For the Children	Fire Fighter	A Love One Remembered
Gene & JA Taylor	Lady Liberty	Lady Liberty
Memorial Wall	Fire Fighters Remembered	Let Freedom Ring
Cruising New York Harbor	The Skyline July 4, 2002	In Remembrance

Hello Walking Connection!

As the WORLD continues to react to terrorism on America's shores, each of us is affected emotionally and physically by the current events -- shock, stress, tension, high emotions and grief.

Never before has time seemed so precious.

Now is the time for us look back at the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and remember the people who died in the horrific tragedies of that day. We will never forget. In their memory we celebrate life. In their memory we will celebrate freedom. In the name of freedom we continue to try to return to some sense of normalcy by reclaiming our daily lives. And as part of this reclamation we must continue to go for our daily walks, hike the beautiful trails of the world and travel to the places we want to experience, where ever they may be...all without fear.

The Walking Connection has subscribers JUST LIKE YOU from all over the world, 25 countries by our last count. We are bound together by our interests and like-minded attitudes. No matter the culture, the country of origin or religion, we are all far more similar than different.

We will continue our Walking Connection mission statement, written in 1989: To provide ALL kinds of people a vehicle to enhance healthy living and lead a POSITIVE & HAPPY LIFESTYLE.

Because we have grown to have such an incredibly diverse background of subscribers worldwide, we look forward to inviting even more people to join our CONNECTION OF FRIENDS. The Walking Connection will continue to WALK the world, meet it's people, share experiences and make new friends along the way. And, as always, we hope you will "Come Walk With Us!"

Our thoughts and prayers continue...God Bless Us All!

gene & jo ann taylor
cofounders