Awakening

I will always remember because I could never forget,
the blood that flowed through ash and made our streets wet.

I will always remember my countrymen who lost their lives,
The sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, the husbands and wives.

I will always remember the screams that filled the air,
when it became obvious that help could not get there.

I will always remember the silence that soon came,
as we watched the towers crumble in a concrete filled rain.

I will always remember the cries of agony and pain,
as each one of us realized life would never be the same.

I will always remember the firemen who rushed into their tombs,
and in my sleep I hear their children say, 'Will my daddy be home soon?"

I will always remember my president standing on the rubble,
who assured us Al Queda had found what they sought...trouble.

I will always remember the first year, the second and the third,
and as the tanks with soilders roll out, I'm glad he kept his word.

I will always remember the charred ground from flight 93,
and I know that easily could have been you or me.

I will always remember the lives that were lost that day,
I pray that God shines His light and we let Him lead the way.

Author Unknown

You may not agree with everything that happens in this country, but please remember that we are all united in one cause. Freedom. Thank you to all the men and women who selflessly give their time and in some cases, their lives. I salute you and you are the reason I enjoy the freedoms I do. I promise to teach my children to respect and reflect on what you've done and the sacrifices you've made.

May God bless our country, our cause and each of us as we navigate our way through these treacherous times.