A Tribute

I know I am expected to provide humor in my posts and haikus, but this one is to be different.

I would like to take a moment to recognize all of those who perished in the unspeakably horrific attacks on our nation that took place eight years ago today, on the eleventh of September, 2001. All of the unsuspecting victims who had their lives robbed from them, of which many had not even experienced wonders we take for granted in everyday life: Mothers and fathers, who had yet to see their children say their first words, take their first steps, grow their first teeth, go to the potty for the first time, or go off to college; Children, who had yet to experience most of life's joys or hardships; Students, still at school, who had yet to marry or raise kids of their own; and the lucky few who had already lived life to its fullest and had lived to see and experience all of these things. Then there are the brave firemen, policemen, paramedics, and the likes; who knowingly sacrificed their lives in the hopes of saving others.

And though they are gone today, it is their sacrifices that remind us just how strong our country is.

In times of trouble
Putting aside differences
Show's our nation's strength

The aftermath of 9/11 is a true reflection of what we as a nation are capable of: Men and women of all creeds, religions, sexual orientations, and political affiliations working together under one flag. It didn't matter whether they were black or white; Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu or Atheist; gay or straight; republican or democrat: We put aside our differences to repair the damage dealt to our country. It is times like these that show... no, prove that our nation truly is indivisible.

So for all of the men and women who died on the flights, in the towers, or in the cataclysm that ensued; for all of those who knowingly sacrificed their lives to serve their country on that fateful day; and for all of those who have since then died to serve their country overseas in foreign lands: A moment of silence, please.




And to all of those who live yet to serve our nation: the policemen, firemen, paramedics, doctors, and the soldiers serving overseas: I salute you- and take comfort in knowing that our nation has such dedication behind its protection.


Thank you.