Let the world always remember, <br />That fateful day in September, <br />And the ones who answered duty's call, <br />Should be remembered by us all. <br /> <br />Who left the comfort of their home, <br />To face perils as yet unknown, <br />An embodiment of goodness on a day, <br />When men's hearts had gone astray. <br /> <br />Sons and daughters like me and you, <br />Who never questioned what they had to do, <br />Who by example, were a source of hope, <br />And strength to others who could not cope. <br /> <br />Heroes that would not turn their back, <br />With determination that would not crack, <br />Who bound together in their ranks, <br />And asking not a word of thanks. <br /> <br />Men who bravely gave their lives, <br />Whose orphaned kids and widowed wives, <br />Can proudly look back on their dad, <br />Who gave this country all they had. <br /> <br />Actions taken without regret, <br />Heroisms we shall never forget, <br />The ones who paid the ultimate price, <br />Let's never forget their sacrifice. <br /> <br />And never forget the ones no longer here, <br />Who fought for the freedoms we all hold dear, <br />And may their memory never wane, <br />Lest their sacrifices be in vain. <br /> <br />09-30-10a.<br /><br />Alan W. Jankowski<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/we-shall-never-forget-9-11-tribute/
