I know I saw some of your comments, but that was before the extent of the destruction had really registered with me, and I certainly didn't pick up on the depth of your connection to the city. I am truly sorry, and if you are one for receiving Internet hugs, I send some your way.

I'm sure that they will rebuild, but as I said to anzubird above, I doubt they can recapture the exact character of place. Such a difficult thing to do, especially in a city with so much history. I really regret that I never got to see it.