Remembering the lost and the independant..

[T.H. Oughts]

As those in the USA go into their 4th of July, there will be some not here to celebrate the day in person with them....

Even though some of us may have not personaly known someone who was lost on Sept 11th. I know the event rocked part of my soul here in New Zealand and set off a course of events for myself I am still dealing with today.....

Let's use this thread to remember the lost and the fallen. And to remember what a great world most of us live in. Also how lucky to be the people we are, with our independence.



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[H'venlee]

I hope you don't mind T.H. Oughts.

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[cybergirly]

The best page I've seen in memory of 9/11.

http://www.link4u.com/littledidsheknow.htm

edited cause the link didn't work the 1st time

 

[H'venlee]

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[koalabear]

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[koalabear]

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[Spinaroonie]

The true lost independant is the third parties. America has become locked in turmoil and partisan politics.

As for 9/11... Bush fucking let it happen. It's clear. If 9/11 hadn't have happened Bush would be totting al ong with a 37% approval rating and he'd be getting reamed on Enron charges.

Let the Eaaaaagle sooooaaaarrrrrrrrrrr
Like she's never soooorrnnnn befooooorreeeeee
fromRockyCoast... to golden shoooooorrreeeeeeee
Let the mighty eagle soarrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!1111

 

[H'venlee]

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[H'venlee]

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[Spinaroonie]

911 for Peace
by Justin Sane (Anti-Flag)

It's in the paper every day
You see it in the headlines and you feel so sick
As another life leaves this world - this world so full of hate - but short!
Short on compassion, short on humanity
Asking myself in vain, shaken by the shock…
"Do we even have a chance?"

chorus
I don't want to die
I don't want to kill
We are all human
It's time to prove it

This is a plea for peace (world peace)
To the oppressors of the world (and to…)
To the leaders of nations,
Corporate profit takers,
To the every day citizen
Greed, envy, fear, hate- the competition has to stop!
When you see someone down - now is the time to pick `em up
Set our difference aside and never look back!

chorus
I don't want to die
I don't want to kill
We are all human
It's time to prove it

Isn't everybody tired of the fighting?
Killing?
Dying?
Hatred?
Violence?

*Excerpts from "I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King

 

[Guest]

“The Last Fallen Hero,”

Oh the cowards came by morning and attacked without a warning
Leaving flames and death and chaos in our streets
In the middle of this fiery hell brave heroes fell

In the skies of Pennsylvania on a plane bound for destruction
With the devil and his angels at the wheel
They never reached their target on the ground
Brave heroes brought it down

Chorus:
This is a righteous cause so without doubt or pause
I will do what my country asks of me
Make any sacrifice
We’ll pay whatever price
So the children of tomorrow can be free
Lead on red, white and blue
And we will follow you until we win the final victory
God help us do our best we will not slack nor rest
Till the last fallen hero rests in peace

Now the winds of war are blowing and there’s no way of knowing
Where this bloody path we’re traveling will lead
We must follow till the end
Or face it all again

And make no mistake about it, write it, sing it, preach it, talk it, shout it
Across the mountains and the deserts and the seas
The blood of innocence and shame
Will not be shed in vain

Chorus:
This is a righteous cause so without doubt or pause
I will do what my country asks of me
Make any sacrifice
We’ll pay whatever price
So the children of tomorrow can be free
Lead on red, white and blue
And we will follow you until we win the final victory
God help us do our best we will not slack or rest
Till the last fallen hero rests in peace

God help us do our best we will not slack nor rest
Till the last fallen hero rests in peace

 

[freakygirl]

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Where Were You
Alan Jackson

Where were you when the world stopped turnin'
that September day?
Out in the yard with your wife and children;
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Rising against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?

Did you weep for the children
that lost their dear loved ones?
Did you pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
and sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out in pride for the red white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer?
And look at yourself for what really matters?

(Chorus)
I'm just a singer of simple songs;
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference
in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, Hope and Love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is Love.

Where were you when the world stopped turning
That September day?
Teaching a class full of innocent children;
Driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
in a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her?
Did you dust off that bible at home?

Did you open your eyes hope it never happened;
And close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages;
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow;
Go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers?
Stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?

(Chorus)
I'm just a singer of simple songs;
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference
in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, Hope and Love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is Love.

I'm just a singer of simple songs;
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference
in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, Hope and Love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is Love.
And the greatest is Love.
And the greatest is Love.

Where were you when the world stopped turnin'
that September day?

 

[Spinaroonie]

THAT SONG IS A BUNCH OF GOVERNMENT PLANTED LIES! ALAN JACKSON IS A TOOL!!!!!

THE EARTH DID NOT STOP TURNING. TIME PROGRESSED AND THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF SIAD EARTH WERE NOT FLUNG.

 

[rider]

In loving memory

Daddy's Pink Rose
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates of
why he wasn't there today.

But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.

But the little girl went to school,
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees,
a dad who never calls.

There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats.

One by one the teacher called,
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
for a man who wasn't there.

"Where's her daddy at?",
she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day."

The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.

"My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories,
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him,
I'm not standing here alone.

Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart.
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be in my heart"

With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.

And from somewhere in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love of a man
who was not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.

And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.

"I love my daddy very much,
for he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.

You see he was a fireman
and died just this past year.
When airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear.

But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away." And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.

And to her mother's amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.

"I know you're with me Daddy,"
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining bright star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far...



In loving memory of 343 Brothers, America's Bravest lost...
We will never forget...

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

safe and sound - Sheryl Crow

Maybe this is forever
Forever fades away
Like a rocket ascending into space
Could you not be sad
Could you not break down
After all I won¹t let go o

CHORUS:
Until you¹re safe and sound
Until you¹re safe and sound


There¹s beauty in release
There¹s no one left to please
But you and me o I don¹t blame you for quitting
I know you really try
If only you could hang on through the night
I don¹t want to be lonely
I don¹t want to be scared
All our friends are waiting there

CHORUS

Feel like I could¹ve held on
Feel like I could¹ve let go
Feel like I could¹ve helped you
Feel like I could¹ve changed you
Feel like I could¹ve held you
Feel like I could¹ve hurt you
Feel like I was a stranger
Feel like I was an angel
Feel like I was a hero
Feel like I was a zero
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I could have saved you
Feel like I should¹ve heard you
Feel like I could have moved you
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I should¹ve told you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I could¹ve saved you
Feel like I could¹ve saved you
Feel like I could¹ve saved you.

 

[MissTaken]

In memory

Shawn

age 27

 

[SINthysist]

Here's to my friends in theater...

URRAH JARHEADS!
KICK SOME RAGHEAD ASS FOR THE REST OF US!

and please God, let them come home alive...

 

[Vinny]

To family and friends

Who lost their lives on that day. It was not in vain, Your names are etched in our hearts and on every bullet I aim at them mother fuckers.

 

[Kitte]

This was sent to me by a friend it takes a long time to load but is worth every second.

http://www.politicsandprotest.org/

 

[La Principessa]

this is a personal favorite of mine!

Happy 4th of July everyone!

 

[La Principessa]

this is a personal favorite of mine!

Happy 4th of July everyone!

let's try it again...

 

[AnnaB]

Although I didn't lose anyone in that mess I have too many friends in the area that I spent days agonizing over until we heard from them.

Right now I have other friends in the military that I worry about because they are over there fighting.

This is a hurt that will be a long time in healing...

To Vinny and any others out here in the military...

God Bless all of you and please come home safe if you get sent over there!

 

[markb325]

Thought I would post the lyrics to the song that has been used so much lately to rally this GREAT COUNTRY of ours

God Bless America
by 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.

Chorus
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:

Chorus
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.

 

[Dillinger]

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[H'venlee]

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