2008: Remembering 911(graphics Intense) 7 Years Later

10 September 2008 | DollyCali

[Islander7]

I hear people sayin'. We Don't need this war.
I say there's some things worth fightin' for.
What about our freedom, and this piece of ground?
We didn't get to keep 'em by backin' down.
They say we don't realize the mess we're gettin' in
Before you start preachin' let me ask you this my friend.

Have you forgotten, how it felt that day?
To see your homeland under fire And her people blown away
Have you forgotten, when those towers fell
We had neighbors still inside goin through a livin hell
And you say we shouldn't worry bout Bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

You took all the footage off my T.V.
Said it's too disturbin for you and me
It'll just breed anger is what the experts say
If it was up to me I'd show it everyday
Some say this country just out lookin' for a fight
Well after 9/11 man I'd have to say you're right.

Have you forgotten, how it felt that day?
To see your homeland under fire
And her people blown away
Have you forgotten when those towers fell
We had neighbors still inside goin' through a livin' hell
And we vow to get the ones behind Bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

I've been there with the soldiers
Who've gone away to war
you can bet they remember just what they're fightin' for

Have you forgotten
All the people killed
Yes some went down like heroes
In that Pennsylvania field
Have you forgotten
About our Pentagon
All the loved ones that we lost
And those left to carry on
Don't you tell me not to worry 'bout Bin Laden

Have you forgotten?

Have you forgotten?

Have you forgotten?!

~ Darryl Worley

[Pontiac]

WTC Video

emailed the link to everybody in my address book.

[metmom]

I was just thinking about the risk of an anniversary attack.

Good Lord, I hope not.

[jaycee]

Was that the documentary on History Channel. I meant to watch that but forgot when it was on. Guess we all get choked up when this horrible Anniversary comes up, I know I do.

[Malsua]

Thanks. We all seem to forget.

Might I also remind folks to drag your cameras around tomorrow. You never know when a spontaneous moment might occur that we’d all appreciate in sharing.

[Alamo-Girl]

Buuump!

[jazusamo]

Thank you, Dolly!

Patriots will never forget 9/11.

[Lurker]

For later.

[NautiNurse]

Very moving tribute. Thank you for the tremendous amount of work you put into this.

I would offer one more photo:

Arlington National Cemetery 9-11-2001

[Guenevere]

I thought it was National Geographic Channel, but it might have been History.

The terrorists planning was painstaking, precise and yet, while viewing this, (in hindsight) one can see there were red flags that almost, but not quite, got connected.

[AFPhys]

Please post more photos, tributes, poems, stories - - everyone.

This is All American, not one of us, not FReepers only.

[trooprally]

D.C. Chapter Master Ping List

Heart wrenching pics, but the victims of terrorism must not be forgotten.

[jaycee]

[jaycee]

I am having a terrible time trying to post this morning. I will try later.

[jaycee]

I am having a terrible time trying to post this morning. I will try later.

[jaycee]

Sorry about those posts.....things are not going well so I will take a break!

[agrace]

That next to last pic of Uncle Sam hugging the Statue of Liberty as he rolls up his sleeves is fantastic. I’ve never seen it before.

Thanks for the thread.

[Tijeras_Slim]

[Churchillspirit]

A lump in my throat.....tears in my eyes.

Thank you, Dolli.

We must NEVER forget.

[LonePalm]

I wrote this 9/11/03. I watched the second plane hit from Jersey and couldn't do a damn thing to help.

Holes in the Air

It was a morning like any other
The day started out most fair
Four planes full of friends fell out of the sky
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

T’was just before nine, Eastern Daylight Time
I sat in my office chair.
“Come quick,” someone said, “The tower’s on fire.”
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Helpless we stood and unknowing we watched
Smoke rising into the air.
“Just what happened?” “I heard it was a plane.”
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

The second plane hit, a fresh burst of fire
And all we could do was stare
“Can we help?” “It’s too far.” “What can we do?”
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Then came the word, the Pentagon’s been hit.
It’s really too much to bear.
We’re under attack, no way to strike back.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Heroes rushed in as workers rushed out
Save lives, was their only care.
They just went to work and never came home.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

In a plane to the west, men cried “Let’s Roll!”
Free men refuse to despair.
They chose to save others, not die like sheep.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

A great roaring sound, tower two came down.
Quickly, we offered a prayer.
Tragedy not done, down came tower one.
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

We lost Battalion Chief Mike, the brave.
Beautiful Barbara, fair
Still in our hearts, they died as they lived
Now we’re living with holes in the air.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)