We Will Always Remember

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.

Nation of Survivors

Written by Lisa Vance

In the bright September morning,

 without warning to us all,

A few thousand lives were shattered 

as we watched two buildings fall.

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 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 tried to take security 

with the things they’ve done and said

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.

September 11, 2001

We will never forget.