Today we remember
the victims,
the survivors,
the heroes of 9/11.
“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend―even a friend whose name it never knew.”
George W. Bush
A quote from a survivor . . .
“On September 11, I always take the day off. I want to be in a peaceful quiet place praying. It is a day I both mourn and celebrate.”Genelle Guzman-McMillan, 9/11 Survivor
I salute all first responders and all those that kept coming and coming. . .
We Never Thought
We never thought when we awoke this morning
The sorrow the day would bring.
The blow was sudden, the shock severe,
To part with one’s loved so dear,
We cannot keep from wondering,
Why our loved ones had to die,
And in our sad and troubled hearts,
We keep asking why,
The reason is hidden somewhere in
The pattern God has planned,
We must believe and trust in God and someday, we will understand.
We’ll miss you now,
Our hearts are sore, as time goes by we’ll miss you more,
Your loving smiles, your gentle faces.
No one can fill your vacant places.
On this day of solemn remembrance:
May we honor the lives that were lost in this tragic act.
May we give thanks for those who served and saved, rendered aid and assistance.
May we give comfort to those who live with loss.
May we seek justice and peace where it is within our ability,
and rely on you when the ability escapes us.
On this day of solemn remembrance:
May we build what has been torn down.
May we mend what has been broken.
May live your love when hate seems to reign.
May we bear witness to the cause of peace.
Amen.
“When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.”
Jeff Parness
Until Next Time
God Bless America
Amen!
ReplyDeleteI remember sitting in my car in a long line on 9/12, waiting for a little American flag the radio station was giving away. I miss that world. 💙
ReplyDeleteAmen and that is my fevrent wish/prayer that we get back to being Patriotic and stop the nonsense...
ReplyDeleteAmen. This was beautifully said. Thank you so much, Mary.
ReplyDeleteTo love when hate seems to reign and to bear witness to the cause of peace. Yes.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Thank you Mary.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy