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2002-10-17

United American

Nine eleven, two-thousand one,
evil attacks on freedom had begun.
Yet, a firefighter fought and stood,
a united American, beloved brotherhood.
Twin towers inflamed in New York City,
the enemy mistook it for a town without pity.
Still, a policeman worked ceaselessly,
a united American, family fraternity.
Out of the blue the Pentagon was hit,
like Pearl Harbor none will forget.
In place, a soldier held the position had,
a united American, committed comrade.
Wreckage and lives fell to earth,
together, one day, would rise rebirth.
Truly, a chaplain tended to those that slipped,
a united American, faithful fellowship.
Over Pennsylvania a struggle ensued,
a revolution formed for liberty to do.
Soundly, a patriot called, Lets roll,
a united American, wonderfully whole.
The skies were cleared of all air traffic,
to stop the terror and the havoc.
Safely, a controller guided planes in,
a united American, kindly kin.
Lifting in accord across a great land,
one by one, were hearts and hands.
Surely, each framed the same reflection,
a united American, country connection.

Jack Overfield
Cypress, Texas
September 2001

My wife and I fly the flag every day. Did before and will continue.