FCIL Newsletter

Volume 16, No. 1
October 2001


Messages from Around the Globe

Albania
Incredible! I express my great sadness for what has happened. Last night the youth of Tirana lighted the candles to pay homage to the victims of this terrible terrorist attack. I wish you and your family and your relatives to be well. I stand with you all. All the Albanians are with you.


China
We are very sorry to hear that our three fellow colleagues lost their lives during the terrorist attacks. On behalf of Chinese librarians, I want to extend our condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of all those who were effected.

Colombia
When things like that happen we feel there is no way out. A lot of people here in Colombia is very upset for that irrational attack in which thousands of innocents suffered the consequences of war and hate. But I am sure everything will be well soon. When violent facts happen in our country, we know hope is the only way out. All of you have to continue looking forward and be strong. That's the best answer to those who love death.

Czech Republic
I have been shocked and could not believe that was true what I watched on TV news yesterday. I could not imagine your situation, how we can help you or support you? I hope this terrorist attack helps to joint all democratic country leaders with their world's powers together to make one barrier against any other terrorist actions.

Hungary
Dear friends, I'm shocked hearing these terrible news of today. It's been like a film - just it is the bloody truth, I could never imagine that something like that could happen. I can only hope that you've had nobody in those places, your beloved are with you.

India
I got terrible shock when i heard and saw news about attack on America. I have no words to express anger and emotions about it. I am worried for all of you.

Kazakhstan
I shocked about terror in America. I just can't express my emotions. Just would like to say, in this hard time, please know in Kazakhstan you have friends who support you. We are right behind you.

Moldova
My dear friends, I am very sorry for what have happened in your country, it's just awful! You need to be strong and you'll overcome this situation. Please accept my sympathy (I am not sure this is the right word, I just want to say I am with you!)

Switzerland
All the Swiss librarians send to you their friendship to support this terrible tragedy who touch you after this dark day for New York, the US and all the civilized world. We are behind you. From Europe in the first time we can' imagine that it was real, it' look like a movie, it was terrible. We hope that you are all safe and sound.

Russia, Belgorod
I want to say that we are with you at this hard time for your country. We all are in shock and we feel very sorry for all these people who suffered and their families as well... Hope everything is OK with you and your families... Say my personal surport to everybody whom I know... It is really a great tragedy...

Russia, Tula
Dear friends! We are shocked with the events connected to acts of terrorism in USA. Your pain and indignation are close to us. The terrorism is a common trouble. We express the condolences to all citizens of USA. We are with you. Tula regional universal library (Russia).

Russia, Republic of Karelia
This is the tragedy not only for the American folks, but also for the whole humanity. I grieve and share your pain deeply.

Sri Lanka
We offer you sincere hart felt sorrow for the very unfortunate happenings in USA.

Turkmenistan
I am so sorry to hear about terrible attacks to the U.S.A. and I hope everything is fine with your family, relatives and friends.

South Africa
Just a note to convey our condolences with what had happened yesterday. We hope you are all okay. Although so far away, we are still shocked and are thinking of you.

UK
I just wanted to write any say how distressed we were to hear about the terrible events in New York yesterday. I have no idea how you all must feel. It is somehow incomprehensible to us that such acts can take place in today's world. Our thoughts are definitely with all of you in the US, and we certainly hope that you and your family and friends are all safe and well.

Ukraine
We are shocked deeply by barbarous terroristic act in the USA. With all our hearts we sympathize the American people in their grief caused by the tragedy. We hope that the American government and the the world community in cooperation will be able to overcome terrorism. The staff of the Donetsk regional library is sharing your feelings and mourn with you.

Vietnam
It was frightful to see the scene that the World Trade Center tower collapsed while we were watching the soccer game between Vietnam and Malaysia. Hope that there are LESS people killed.



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