HARRY A. HOUSEMAN LODGE NO. 717 SEPTEMBER 11 TRIBUTE

This page is dedicated to those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001

Faceless cowards can bend, break and destroy our steel structures....

But they will NEVER...EVER

take our freedom or our hearts,

and never, will they break our spirits

nor destroy our courage.

~GOD BLESS THE USA~
LEE GREENWOOD
If tomorrow all the
things were gone
I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again
With just my children
and my wife,
I'd thank my lucky stars
To be living here today,
'Cause the flag still
stands for freedom
And they can't
take that away.
I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the
men who died
Who gave that right to me,
And I gladly stand up
next to you
And defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
From the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee,
Across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston
And New York to L.A.,
There's pride in
every American heart
And it's time
we stand and say:
I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget
the men who died
Who gave that right to me,
And I gladly stand up
next to you
And defend her
still today

United We Stand

World Trade
Center

Pentagon

American Flight #11
United Flight #175 American Flight #77
United Flight #93

Was Your Flag Flying High On September Eleven?

Was your flag soaring high on September Ten?

Or did it not seem so important back then?

You raise it now as you play our nation’s song.

The question remains: For how long?

Was your patriotism showing on September Nine?

Or had it been hidden away for quite some time?

You proudly profess it now, more than in the past.

The question remains: How long will it last?

Would you stop and help a stranger on September Eight?

Or did you pass him by, not wanting to be late?

You volunteer now no matter what the venue.

The question remains: Will it continue?

Did you support the officer of the law on September Seven?

Or just complain about the violence on the news at eleven?

You now boast on how they are the best in the land.

The question remains: How long will it stand?

Did you appreciate our firefighters on September Six?

Or curse, when slowed by their trucks, put you in a fix?

You now call them heroes and the cream of the crop.

The question remains: When will it stop?

Were you a recurrent blood donor on September Five?

Or just expect it to be there, to keep "you" alive?

Now to give, you stand and cheer for hours in a line.

The question remains: Will there be enough next time?

Did you respect our military on September Four?

Or applaud defense cuts on the congressional floor?

You now salute and honor them like you give a damn.

The question remains: Will it be another Viet Nam?

Did you sacrifice for your neighbors on September Three?

Or did you just think, there’s nothing in it for me?

Now you console and comfort them in their sorrow.

The Question remains: Will you be there tomorrow?

Were you praying for world peace on September Two?

Or were there more important things you had to do?

Now you go to church, the synagogue and mass.

The question remains: Will this too, just pass?

Were you united behind your president on September One?

Or still angry because you thought Al Gore had won?

Now you denounce bipartisanship, all for one cause.

The question remains: When will this also pause?

It was tragic what happened to our Nation on

September Eleven.

We saw a glimpse of hell; for answers we looked up to heaven.

We found the lining behind the cloud

and made some good from that fateful day.

The questions remain:

What did we learn and how long will it stay that way?

A woman is moved to tears

President and Mrs. Bush attend a prayer service on National Prayer Day

September 14, 2001

You have made us proud

"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death" -Patrick Henry

Links to other September 11 Tribute pages

Utah Remembers

Voices of September 11

A Time To Remember
Visit this site to light a candle or fly a flag and post your personal message.

CNN.com Memorial

This page also has a link to the list of all who lost their lives. Many have photos and tributes from friends and relatives.

The Official Tribute Page of The New York City Fire Department

The Official Tribute Page of The New York City Police Department

The Port Authority of New Jersey and New York Tribute Page

Eyewitness Account of Pentagon Attack

The Unofficial Page of The New York City Fire Department

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