To All List Members: I realize that we all have feelings and thoughts of varying shades regarding the tragedy that on September 11 of this year. However, I would like to remind everyone that this particular list is for genealogy purposes relating to the Stone family. It's important to each member of this list to maintain our focus and not allow our discussions here to become completely off topic. I would appreciate it if everyone would resist the temptation to post unrelated material or opinions on this particular list. Rootsweb realized that with everything going on with our nation that there would be a need to voice condolences, sympathies, and thoughts. Therefore, they have provided a list for that purpose. I encourage anyone that may be interested to please read the following excerpt that was sent out by Rootsweb. Sincerely, Terri Stone Reichert Reichert, Smiley, & Stone List Manager booodles@flash.net "Because of the catastrophe that happened in the United States Tuesday, 11 Sept., 2001, MyFamily.com (RootsWeb.com and Ancestry.com) has created a special Message Board for those who wish to express or share condolences, sorrow, prayers, and thoughts for the victims, their families and friends. However, this is not a board for discussion on how the U.S. should resolve this issue or about how the search for those responsible is going. The URL for the board is <http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=usa-tragedy.mourning> Please join us in sharing this message board with your posters. Let the healing continue ... -- Vicki Lindsay Thauvin RootsWeb Content Team Manager vicki@rootsweb.com"