9/11, a day forever remembered in our minds,
When forces of evil took innocent lives
With no warning signs.
America was attacked on that beautiful sunny day;
Within a matter of minutes, our blue skies turned gray.
Our country wept for the lives that were taken,
But even through this tragedy, our faith was not shaken.
America pulled together and hearts were stirred indeed
As fearless men and women rushed to those in need.
Yes our freedom that day was put to the test,
But “Old Glory�?flew with pride
For AMERICA IS THE BEST!!
On their way that morning
to their destinations.
Some for jobs, some for home, and
some for celebrations.
266 souls were taken away.
This was all done within a few
hours of this day.
Lasting of course a lifetime,
by this horrific crime.
American Airlines Flight 11
81 Passengers
2 Pilots
9 Flight Attendances
United Airlines Flight 175
56 Passengers
2 Pilots
7 Flight Attendances
American Airlines Flight 77
58 Passengers
2 Pilots
4 Flight Attendances
United Airlines Flight 93
38 Passengers
2 Pilots
5 Flight Attendances
HEROES they remain!
ANGELS of ours!
Our memories of them
are forever stained.
With our flag of 13 Stripes
and 50 Stars!
© September 14, 2001 Heather Naomi Nicholls