SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 VICTIMS This site is dedicated to the victims of September 11, 2001 tragedy.

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By: Celena Day

For everything we stand for-

The Red White & Blue;

The devastation of September 11th,

Effects everyone, not just me, not just you.

America was attacked-

America stands United;

Together we shall heal,

Eventually our fears will be subsided.

The shock, the anger, the pain-

Remains in our hearts ever so fresh;

The horrific scars inflicted,

Upon every American's flesh.

As the entire World connected-

They too watched in disbelief;

These allies in other countries,

Extend their support to share our losses & grief.

These evil-demonic creatures-

Brought terror onto our soil;

Their barbaric missions,

Their violent ways of turmoil.

Many called this a Pearl Harbor II-

Some an Armageddon, a Holocaust,

The 100's of people injured,

The souls of the loved ones we have lost.

They've taken our sense of security-

With in the American Dream;

But with in just hours of the news,

We began to rebuild, Thank God for our Rescue Teams!

Traveling from all over-

Our United States;

Many Police & Fire officials unite,

Because of their dark portrayals of hate.

Volunteers quickly organized-

Food, supplies, money, blood, even flowers;

Truckloads arriving to a fallen Manhattan,

With in a timely couple of hours.

Our Spirit must stay strong - to support & praise our many many heroes;

The brave rescue teams,

Whom join hands at Ground Zero.

We hug our next door neighbors-

Praying for hope, keeping faith & we give donations;

I witness the love of blood, sweat & tears,

I pray God Blesses our Nation.

Like so many others-

Rushing home from work to see the TV;

Flipping relentlessly thru the stations,

CNN, Fox 2, Local 4, Peter Jennings on ABC.

The heart-wrenching stories told-

By families effected by this tragedy;

I can't bear to turn off the news,

I don't want to miss survivors being pulled from the debris.

The internet, the photos, the emails-

Shower an abundance of voices uniting support;

Our children's future depends upon us,

We must not fall short.

We stand for being civilized-

We have freedom that offers foreigners opportunity;

These terrorist have taken us for granted,

They have under estimated our strength, our unity.

This changes our ways of living-

Our sense of safetiness for many years;

As the entire country joins as one,

Together we have cried countless tears.

To the families of the plane crash victims-

I pay tribute to all, especially hero's of flight 93;

The humanity with in the American spirit,

Extends appreciation for an eternity.

As our Military prepares for strikes of war-

It may claim more lives, more disaster;

Our strength in numbers,

Justice will prevail, Peace we'll recover after.

Thru the blood, sweat and tears-

Of this mighty Nation;

As Americans, we will rise above,

Overcoming this abomination.

    It is a wonderful feeling to watch people come together. An unfortunate catastrophe has brought out the best in us. The unity that has grown makes me even more proud to being an American. I am of Native American decent, and know the importance of Freedom. The speech made by our Leader to Congress was what I needed to hear. 

    Like many others, I too have written a poem as my gift to those whom have been effected by this tragedy. Though my family and I have been spared from losing a loved one, I believe by what I have read on websites, the overwhelming support is truly amazing! Not only Americans mourn, but the entire World seems to walk with us. There are less fortunate brothers and sisters whom are unable to donate blood, supplies or money, or cannot locate a retail store to buy an American Flag. Their prayers are heard, their sympathies are well received. A few kind words is all it takes to aide in the healing process.

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