Honors Heroes and Remembers the Tragedy of 9/11 

 The remarkable responses of people of faith to the terrorist attacks on America offered vibrant testimony to the enduring strength of God’s spirit at work. While people rushed to churches, churches worked round the clock on relief efforts. 

The repercussions and the grief will continue to be felt for months and years to come. And, they caution, the outpouring of support from friends and family mustn't go away with the next distraction. "If you're visiting someone who's grieving, says a consulting psychologist, "keep visiting. A year from now, keep visiting." -- Church World Service addresses the need for continuing pastoral care

We honor the memory of the Americans and other victims who died  September 11, 2001. 

My name is Old Glory.

I used to fly atop the world's tallest buildings but for today.

Today, I fly at half-mast in honor of those Americans who 

were taken today.

I will continue to stand watch in America's halls of justice.

I will continue to fly majestically over institutions of learning.

I will continue to stand guard with the power of united strength.

Look up and you will still see me.

Those who attack our shores,

Cannot make me fall.

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.

I stand for freedom.

I am confident.

I am proud.

When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.

I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world.

I am saluted. I am loved - I am revered.

I am respected - and I am feared.

I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 years. 

I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox.

I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam. Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me, I was there. 

I led my troops, I was dirty, battle worn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me And I was proud.

I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my country by those who would tear me asunder.

But I shall overcome - for I am strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon.

I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours.

But my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,

Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter - I am proud.

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