For New Yorkers 

And Americans…the world united as one. 

As the planes soared through the crystal blue sky we couldn’t believe what we seeing before our eyes. 

It changed us forever. 

We came together, sometimes by the bus load from cities far and wide to help. 

Neighbors consoled each other and strangers lent a helping hand. 

First responders tirelessly worked to sift through the rubble. 

For the innocent and brave men and women who lost their lives that day. 

We as a nation prayed 

And mourned 

And again United 

Nothing seemed GOOD that day. But we as a country showed just how GREAT we can be when we are put to the test. 

We are the land of the free and the home of the brave. And boy, are we brave. 

** This is for Pete Owens and all the others who were lost that day. You are never forgotten. 

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