On September 11, 2001, America came to a stand still,
When terrorist struck and thousands were killed, no one knows why and maybe we never will.
It wasn't the first time America's come under attack, our freedom they wanted to jeopardize,
But through it all, America stood together and fought back, which came as no surprise.

Throughout history you read where America has been put to the test,
But the love Americans have for this Country has shown the world that we are the best.
What is sad is other countries and individuals are jealous about the way we feel,
So to prove their jealousy, they launch an attack and see how many they can kill.

There are no words that can fully express in the last moments what the victims felt or thought,
Our hearts and love go out to them and their families for the battle they fought.
As far as the terrorist, we, as Americans cannot grieve over their loss,
But instead bring to justice the country behind it and a person they called their boss.

When terror happens, let's not forget that God takes care of all things in his own time,
Love and Patience is what we must have and let him deal with those who committed this crime.
America's Day of Terror is one we will never forget and one we couldn't detect,
But with God's guidance, we, as a Nation must stand together for the freedom we enjoy and have to protect.

Written in memory of those lives we lost both in the sky and on the ground and to those we lost trying to save others.

By Dean Downey-September 13, 2001

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