My Tribute
September 11th, 2001, a day when the world cried for the loss of innocent souls and the horror that befell a peace loving nation. Over and over again the television flashed the fated demise of the twin towers in N.Y.C. Who would ever imagine that such hideous acts of inhumanity would crumble the icons of world trade as we knew it. Not only a horrid and senseless loss of lives were felt by families and friends as well as every caring human on the civilized earth, but the loss of trade information and whole city blocks were taken away within hours. In a wake of disaster, thousands of people were lost in the rubble of destruction by the hands of the sultans of Satan. Unholy demons in human form, insidious terrorists with no regard for the children of the earth, took from the United States, a sense of safety.
Osama Bin laden and his cohorts in terror, planned a lethal attack on our nation with callus aforethought, they delighted in the vision of our misery.
This terrible tragedy will never be forgotten. Should a day come that one soul forgets this heinous crime against men, women and children that will be the day when all have perished.
Lest we not forget that not only the trade centers were attacked but people were navigated to their deaths in planes piloted by evil men who crept into the cockpits of our jet liners with ease.
Early that morning, America stood still as they watched the attack on the pentagon. We listened intently to the news media on September 11th, 2001, report the events of what was happening on the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania, carrying valuable cargo (human beings) who knew they were going to die and did so willingly to save our nations white house and the people who would have been doomed to certain death when their plane would strike the building where our presidents base of operations lie.
N.Y.C. and the surrounding boroughs were closed down to ingress and egress as our armed forces and National Guard took over to intervene on any additional attacks that might occur.
Our harbors were filled with navy ships ready to defend our city. Bridges were closed and searches for the scoundrels who made off like thieves in the night were started by every law enforcement body in the nation.
Our waterways and reservoirs were protected as the air traffic and major cities and towns leading to them were manned by government agencies and volunteers. These brave people, in an attempt to protect our citizens from further harm by terrorist action via germ warfare, are to be commended.
Out of the rubble and dust through screams and tears, we as common people united together in love for each other and for our country. We stood in unity to show our dignity among friends and nations. We the people of the United States have joined our hands in prayer to fight wickedness.
We are one nation, under God, indivisible, for liberty and justice for each and every individual.
Let us dedicate ourselves to unity and friendship, by giving back that which may have been lost. We can heal old wounds and open new friendships. My hope is for old friends who have parted way's to come together with a better understanding of each other and for
new friends to bond. Our dream quest is simple, it simply means joining hands, caring for one another and creating a common bond. Through willingness, courteousness and the dignity that lies deep within our soul we can accomplish many of our goals.
We are people of great substance, our ideologies are basic and easy to display.
If we have anything to show for the lives we have led, let us show decency and respect to the world by coming together in forgiveness and love.
Let us never ever forget who we are and may we walk in the sun and remember, September 11th, 2001.
By: Gilda V. Schaal
aka JvS
