7/11 went down in history as the day the twin towers fell. Ten years on what does it mean? For those who lost loved ones it is yet another reminder of their loss. For those who were injured it is just another reminder of when that injury occurred. Ten years later the same appalling pictures will be shown on television screens. Ten years on it is a day for flags at half mast, wreath laying and commemorative speeches. Patriotism will be the subject of many such speeches. The date will be a reminder to politicians and voters about American’s part in world affairs. It will be a time to ask questions and to look for answers.7/11 is a day that should never be forgotten.

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It’s getting nearer even though the years have flown since Sept.11th. In fact this year is the tenth anniversary of that awful day. People are preparing how they will commemorate. There will be official functions and private ones. There will be tears and heartbreak but there will also be marks of confidence in the future, a testament to human endeavour and our survival instinct. It is important that what is said at these ceremonies reflects both that sorrow and that confidence. Speeches should refer to the bravery of those involved in the rescue mission. They should also refer to the bravery of those who have endured their sorrow and moved on. Above all speeches should be positive in note and speak of a better future, of peace between nations and how that can be accomplished.

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A week may be a long time in politics but ten years is an even longer time since 9/11. For those who suffered the loss or injury of a loved one those years have been horrific. It is a day that is etched on the minds of all who witnessed what happened or watched the tragedy on television. The first anniversary was, of course, the most heart rending. Yet even ten years on people are still struggling to get on with their lives. Widows are trying to rear families without the support of their husbands. Children are being brought up without fathers. Parents have lost their sons and daughters. There are gaps in so many lives since that horrible day and it is only right that the occasion should be remembered and that we should speak out about the horror. It is only right that there should be prayer services and public gatherings to commemorate the lost lives. Times have changed since then and it is right to speak out and to put matters in the context of today. We can’t forget but we can learn from what happened as time goes by.

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NASA is in shock. There is not sufficient funding to go ahead with the Constellation space programme which, it was planned, would have resulted in more men on the moon and, eventually, spacecraft reaching Mars. It’s a far cry from the Moon landing which caused wonder all around the world. Today we take that landing for granted but if we stop to think about it is no wonder that people everywhere watched in awe as the two astronauts took that famous “One small step.” There are arguments against space exploration of course, cost being the main one. There is also, though, the possibility that through the research being done there will be other scientific benefits and who knows wonderful cures. Abandoning all the work that has been done and all the possibilities that exist in such research is surely one huge step back for mankind.

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We all know that Martin Luther King had a dream. We know too that President Kennedy challenged us by telling us to ask ourselves “What can you do for your country?” Most of us will never address huge audiences or use words that will resound through the ages. Yet every public speaker can make an impact on his audience, whatever the size. That is, of course, if he chooses subject that resounds with those present. If you were speaking to parents for instance you might speak about the fact that manners really matter or persuade them to bring back mealtimes. A teen age audience might relate to a speech on date rape or that exams should be abolished. If you are speaking to a general audience you should speak about something that could be relevant to anyone such as colour blindness or maybe give a talk on feet. After all we all use them. If we cannot think of a brilliant saying ourselves we should select an appropriate and little known one by somebody else. As long as it adds to your speech and fits in with it your audience won’t mind who wrote it. Whatever the occasion or whoever the audience think outside the box and take a different slant on things and your speech will be a winner.

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Today we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s trip around the Earth in his Vostok spacecraft. A month later NASA sent Alan Shepard into orbit. This was the beginning of space exploration the highlight of which was the Apollo Moon Landing in 1969. These are special anniversaries, of course, but so too are wedding anniversaries especially the silver wedding anniversary and the golden wedding anniversary. These are often celebrated but surely any wedding anniversary is worth celebrating? In a world of broken marriages surely the fact that a couple manage to keep their vows for ten years, that is the tin anniversary, is a cause for celebration? The same applies to the 30th anniversary which is pearl and the 35th which is coral not to mention the ruby anniversary, the 40th. If they manage to stay married for their diamond anniversary which is the 60th it really is time to roll out the red carpet and have a big, big party. So mark the moment and toast that couple who have, despite the odds, managed to stick together for far longer than any astronaut has stayed in space.

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Players have to leave the football field because of it. General Patton had it in his nickname, and it has its own history as well as always being in demand by hospitals. What is it? It’s blood. Blood is something we take for granted yet we shouldn’t because without it we wouldn’t exist. In fact many more lives would be lost if donors did not give blood to the blood banks for use in those hospitals. Yet it doesn’t occur to many of us to actually donate it. It’s an easy procedure and it doesn’t take long and let’s be honest the life you save could be your own. How would you feel if someone you loved died simply because someone like you didn’t bother to spend a few minutes every year giving blood? That’s a question we should ask ourselves. Then too think how useful blood tests are. Nowadays they can be analysed and many illnesses diagnosed from a simple blood test. So maybe its time we learnt a bit more about what goes on our veins.

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Has it ever occurred to you how much influence a speech can have? Think how Hitler persuaded the German people to go to war. Think too how Churchill persuaded the British people to continue the war effort despite being bombed and blitzed. Remember how Martin Luther King shared his dream and how John F. Kennedy persuaded the American people to look into their hearts and see what they could do for their country. These are, of course, speeches that were made by famous people. Most of us are unlikely to change the fate of a nation. We can though, if we are enthusiastic enough, give a speech that changes beliefs or inspires an audience in some way. Obviously the speaker has to be convinced that the message he or she is giving is very important. Naturally too he or she has to have the urge to spread that message to everyone who hears it. You may be a conservationist who feels that a good public transport should totally replace private cars. Maybe you think that stem cell research is wrong. You could be against the proposal for a nuclear reactor in your area. If you feel passionately enough about the subject and you have your facts right you too can make an inspiring or motivational speech. If you can make your side of the argument convincing, your speech interesting and your sincerity apparent you may well change minds and hearts.

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Doing your research for a speech can be very rewarding. You may, of course, an expert on your subject already but even experts can learn more. So whether you are asked to speak about the Bermuda Triangle or the Beatles look it up. The Internet is, of course, a source of endless information whatever the topic but its worthwhile going to your library too. Librarians by their nature are extremely helpful and if you say you need their assistance they will usually be delighted to help you. In fact you will probably find that they love the challenge. The result is that you may have far too much information for one speech but that you will find that you could write variations on the topic. You might discover, for instance, the music that inspired the Beatles and write about that. You might find that they liked certain foods and incorporate that information into a speech on eating out. The more you take side turns in your search for information the more fascinating the search becomes and the more involved you become in digging it out. Journalists will know this already and profit from it but speechwriters may be more direct in their approach to research and stick diligently to the main topic. Naturally you will want your speech to be accurate and well researched but you can add a little extra to it by adding that titbit you dug up in the library. Well known facts are important in a speech but those unusual and extra bits of information will really add to.

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What is the secret of giving an inspirational speech? It’s making your audience believe that they can do or achieve something special. Your might suggest, for instance, that they should turn their thoughts into action. After all how many of us think about doing something and never actually getting around to it? You might convince them that it pays to have passion because without a passionate belief in what we are doing it can never amount to anything. There is an old saying that worry is like a rocking chair it gives us something to do but gets us nowhere. We might inspire people by saying to them that the secret to tackling worry is don’t worry-just act. Inspirational speeches should inspire people to be different or better in some way. Few of us will inspire as many people as, say, Martin Luther King or Nelson Mandela when we give our speeches. If, however, we manage to convince our audience to treat life as the great adventure it is we will certain have achieved our aim in inspiring our audience look at life in a different way.

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