But I have to admit I'm a bit overwhelmed at how much it's taken off in the last year, and how much it's showing up on the net...
Municipal government sites like City of Eureka Springs, Arkansas...
http://www.cityofeurekasprings.org/
Local sites like The Friends of Redford Branch Library in Detroit, Michigan...
http://friendsofrbl.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
Business sites like Michael Wasserman and Associates, Inc...
http://hotbrokerjobs.com/911-%E2%80%93-we-will-never-forget/
And blogs like this one by ChefGarfy...this one has good recipes too...
http://chefgarfy.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/2976-angels-called-to-heaven/
And I know it's being used in 9-11 Memorial dedications as well...and it's all very flattering, really...
The people who have contacted me about the poem seem to really like the fact that it concentrates on the better part of humanity that day...there is no mention of hate, or retaliation, or religion...it never once mentions the word "terrorism"...
It merely honors the men and women who were simply doing their jobs...
Recalling the better aspects of that day...the heroes...
We Shall Never Forget (9-11 Tribute)
Let the world always remember,
That fateful day in September,
And the ones who answered duty's call,
Should be remembered by us all.
Who left the comfort of their home,
To face perils as yet unknown,
An embodiment of goodness on a day,
When men's hearts had gone astray.
Sons and daughters like me and you,
Who never questioned what they had to do,
Who by example, were a source of hope,
And strength to others who could not cope.
Heroes that would not turn their back,
With determination that would not crack,
Who bound together in their ranks,
And asking not a word of thanks.
Men who bravely gave their lives,
Whose orphaned kids and widowed wives,
Can proudly look back on their dad,
Who gave this country all they had.
Actions taken without regret,
Heroisms we shall never forget,
The ones who paid the ultimate price,
Let's never forget their sacrifice.
And never forget the ones no longer here,
Who fought for the freedoms we all hold dear,
And may their memory never wane,
Lest their sacrifices be in vain.
09-30-10a.
