The events of the past 12 months have been a tumultuous, tragic and costly ordeal for America and for all freedom loving people of the world. The tremendous loss of life that occurred one year ago today represents not only a grievous wound to the body of the United States; it was a deep and painful wound to the soul of an entire nation. The process of healing and recovery is one in which we, as health care professionals, should take a special interest, and in the context of this great tragedy, let us be ever more mindful of the need to bring our very best to everything we do and everyone we touch. This should be true every day in our lives, not just to commemorate any one tragedy or loss.

Our commitment to service and our resolve to bring care to those in need, whatever the circumstances and whatever the difficulties should be uppermost in the thoughts of the chiropractic profession today. I am ever mindful of those courageous doctors of chiropractic who stepped forward to serve at Ground Zero in New York, at the Pentagon in Washington, and at the crash site in Pennsylvania. They have set an example to us all and have, by their loving and selfless actions, honored our profession and the nation.

Let us also remember those who have died, and most especially, those they left behind. Although we may never know their names, the loss is tragic and real for all they left behind. Let us be ever mindful of the miracle each life represents, and of how special and irreplaceable each and every one of us is.

As you go about your mission of caring for the health and healthcare needs of your community, I hope that you will share these thoughts with your colleagues, friends, family and patients. Thank you for your dedication to chiropractic, your commitment to health and healing, and your support for the ICA.

Yours in Service,

D. D. Humber, DC, FICA
President