September morning back in 2001.
Everyone followed their normal schedules--
Just another day, and work to be done.
Then, later that morning--something
Happened that changed our lives
And our country's history forever.
Leaving destruction and anguished cries.
The Taliban hijacked 4 commercial flights.
One they flew into the busy Pentagon,
Two took out the Twin Towers, and one
Was headed somewhere toward Washington.
The first three planes caused carnage and
Death and fear. The final and fourth
Plane--the passengers figured out what was
Was going on and became one force.
They overtook the hijackers--so
Their plan was foiled. But the plane
Crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.
Giving their lives for America.
First Responders had to fight flames,
Look for survivors, and recover bodies
If possible. The FAA grounded ALL
Flights in minutes, checking for oddities.
First Responders have permanent reminders:
Breathing in the ashes, fuel fumes, and other
Debris, besides those they lost that day, some to
This day are dying of respiratory problems and cancer.
Thousands of people were killed that day--
Not all Americans. Some at the World Trade
Center were from other nations. The world grieved
At the price that was paid.
Our Allies paid special tributes in their
Countries for the losses on September
11th. Some remains were found on tops of
Other buildings, some never recovered.
Everyone who was alive that day
Automatically knows what you mean
When you say: "NEVER FORGET".
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