In Memory of 9/11

Today marks an anniversary of a day we will never forget.  It brings back memories of both sadness and hope.  Fear and strength.  Let us remember the victims and their families today, and the sacrifices of the men and women who worked so hard to rescue them.  Thanks to the talented photographers who captured the horror and the American spirit on film, we will never forget.

My oldest daughter Lisa wrote a very moving poem I'd like to share with you.

One Nation

Dedicated to those who lost their lives

in the September 11, 2001 attack on America

May God Bless you all!!

 

 

In the bright September morning

without warning to us all

A few thousand lives were shattered

and we watched two buildings fall

And a  billion souls felt empty,

and the flags at half-mast fly

In the memory of the innocent

which didn’t have to die.

We’ve lost brothers, sisters, cousins.

We’ve lost family and friends

But we’ve made the choice not to forget

their lives and tragic ends

Though we’ve had our share of troubles,

we have put them all aside

As a Nation grieves we find ourselves

defending them with pride

We’re a nation of survivors

with one heart we share a tear

But we live to serve the memory,

not giving into fear

Though they try to take security

with the things they’ve done and said

All their acts of inhumanity bring unity instead

So we stand here as a family.

One Heart, One Soul, One Voice

We are challenged by this moment,

and united here by choice.

 

Here are a few of the photos from my

Memorial Web Site.

 

                      The skyline before the terrorist attack.       

                                                

         The second of two blasts to the World Trade Center. 

                                   

                                    The endless search for victims.

 

                                 

                                    

     Police and firefighters tirelessly risk their lives for days.

                                                .

                                     No American life is untouched.

                     We became a nation united in prayer.

                                          

                        The terrorists couldn't destroy

   our American spirit.  It lives on.  In every heart.

                      Young and old.  Far and near. 

                          They didn't understand...

                                We're AMERICANS!

 

                   God Bless America!

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