In September 2001, when America was attacked, even though we were all devastated, it brought out pride in my heart, because of the way we reacted. Everyone pulled together to help out. Not too long after, my oldest son Will, who was a senior in high school at the time, made up his mind to join the military. After much thought, he decided to join the Army. He is now proudly serving his country. This page is lovingly dedicated to him, and all service men and women, as well as those who serve us everyday (sometimes thanklessly), as fire fighters, police officers, or give service in any other way to their fellow Americans.
To see some of the pictures from Will's Army experience, click here.
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The following is from an album of speeches and poems recorded by John Wayne in 1973; the words were written by Bill Ezellpeace.
FACE THE FLAG, SON
One of my friends, Linda Jordan, wrote the following poem two days after the attack last September. It's captured the way I feel as well, and she's very graciously allowed me to publish it here.
Another beautiful tribute can be found at this site.
Where Was God?
How many of us have heard that question "Where was your God when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was attacked?" Well, I know where my God was the morning of September 11, 2001... and He was very busy!
He was trying to discourage anyone from taking these flights. Those four flights together held over 1,000 passengers and there were only 266 aboard.
He was on four commercial flights giving terrified passengers the ability to stay calm. Not one of the family members who were called by a loved one on one of the hijacked planes said that passengers were screaming in the background. On one of the flights he was giving strength to passengers to try to overtake the hijackers.
He was busy trying to create obstacles for employees at the World Trade Center. After all, only around 20,000 were at the towers when the first jet hit. Since the buildings held over 50,000 workers, this was a miracle in itself. How many of the people who were employed at the World Trade Center told the media that they were late for work or they had traffic delays?
He was holding up two 110 story buildings so that 2/3 of the workers could get out. I was so amazed that the top of the towers didn't topple when the jets impacted. And when they did fall, they fell inward. God didn't allow them to topple over, as many more lives would have been lost.
And when the buildings went down, my God picked up almost 6,000 of his children and carried them home with Him, reassuring his frightened children that the worst was over and the best was yet to come.
He sat down and cried that 19 of his children could have so much hate in their hearts that they didn't choose him, but another God that doesn't exist, and now they are lost forever.
He sent his children that are best trained for this disaster and had them save the few that were still alive, but unable to help themselves. And then sent many others to help in anyway they were needed.
He still isn't finished though. He held in his arms the loved ones that were left behind. He comforts them daily. His other children are given the strength to reach out to them and help them in any way they can.
And I believe He will continue to help us in what is to come. He will give the people in charge of this great nation the strength and the wisdom to do the right thing. He would never leave us in our time of need.
So when anyone asks, "Where was your God on September 11?", you can say,"Everywhere"! And yes, although this is without a doubt the worst thing I have seen in my life, I see God's miracles in every bit of it. I keep praying for those who don't believe in God every chance I have. I can't imagine going through such a difficult time and not believing in God. Life would be hopeless.
(Author unknown)
Beth Rogers is a publisher, photographer, web and graphic designer located in Rutledge, Alabama, in Crenshaw County. She's dedicated to making her clients the most successful business people in the world. You can visit her at Around the Loop Designs .
