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Our humble tribute to those lost and those who continue to give their all
This is for the innocent citizens and emergency responders lost from the atrocity committed on the people of the United States of America, September 11, 2001. This is also for the tens of thousands of volunteers who want to help. Our hearts and our prayers are with you all.
The ZeeBros are all for getting the most out of life and enjoying every minute of it. But, dammit, we're also patriotic as anybody. We believe in the flag, mom and apple pie. And we believe in the positive side of things.
Amidst all the tragedy, we'd like for everybody to also focus on the positive things that have happened. There are thousands and thousands of people that have volunteered to help. Millions of people across this great Nation giving blood to help those in New York and Washington. Why are they doing this ? Because we're AMERICANS ! That means we're the greatest Nation on earth, united, under God, indivisible. We may have a black eye right now, but we'll be back. And then, whoever's responsible, look out.
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CHAPLAIN'S PRAYER FOR OUR NATION
Lord, God and Heavenly Father, I cry out to You in pain, anguish and
desperation. Your perfectly created world has been corrupted by those
who live lives of evil and violence - and too often we as Americans have
turned a deaf ear or a blind eye. Our country, in years past, turned to
You
and Your ways for guidance and solace. Today I ask that we as a "nation
under God" return to You as our source of strength, comfort and support.
May those who lost loved ones in the terrorists' attacks today find a
consolation from You that no human can give. Grant unto them your
grace, mercy and peace. May those of us who did not share direct or
personal
loss do more than our part.
May our personal actions and our national response be informed by Your
wisdom. Give to us as a nation a spirit of humility and love.
I pray for immediate cessation of the violence. May no more attacks
occur.
I pray for Your protection for the rescuers and response personnel. May
their feet be swift, their hands be skilled, and their professionalism
be unwavering as they look upon horror after horror.
I pray for our President and all national leaders. Give to them great
wisdom as they assess the situation and decide upon a response.
I pray for national unity and courage. May we be completely informed
and wise in all our actions.
I pray for justice. May it be swift and sure
I pray for peace. May it pass understanding.
I pray for a renewal of national character. And, may we find that
character in Your greatness and holiness.
I pray that You will cover all the deficiencies in every human effort,
even in this prayer. May Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory; forever and ever!
Amen!
Ron Swafford
CAPT, CHC, USN
Pacific Area / District 11 Chaplain
USCG Island, Building 50-5
Alameda, CA 94510-5100
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One of the heros
The building is going to collapse", he overheard. "I know" he mumbled,
strapping his breathing apparatus to his back. A tidal wave of people and
smoke came at him, and he fought against the current desperate to get
inside
the place where everyone was trying to escape. He is a firefighter,
doesn't
see himself as a hero. This is what he does. "People are trapped
upstairs",
she overheard. "I know" she mumbled, as she grabbed her oxygen cylinder
and
bag and walked into the billowing clouds of debris looking for someone,
anyone, who needed her. She is a paramedic, doesn't see herself as a hero.
This is what she does. "The people don't know what is happening" he
overheard "I know" he mumbled, as he walked towards the panic and pain
bringing comfort by his strength, giving directions, showing people where
to
go, even as he goes closer and closer. He is a Police Officer, he doesn't
see himself as a hero. This is what he does. "We lost the entire engine
company" one numbly said. "I know" said the captain. He looked at the
faces
on the wall. Faces he would never see again. "We have Police and Fire
waiting, and Ambulances are lined up" "I know", said God, as he wiped the
tears from his eyes and opened up to golden gates at the entry to paradise
and let our ordinary heroes in.
They were the men and women who didn't need to be there who could have
saved
themselves who could have stayed away from the scenes of pain and hell but> they walked into the fire though they knew that they might die and we
watched their spirits rise to heaven as the towers collapsed in the sky.
Just ordinary people, whose families daily prayed that their loved ones> would return to them at the end of every day In this great tragedy, a
greater story unfolds of the bravest men and women that New York City
holds
the simple, ordinary heroes. Fire fighter. Paramedic. Police officer. "We
have Police and Fire waiting, and Ambulances lined up...." " I know", said
God, wiping tears from his eyes and He opened up the golden gates at the
entry to paradise and let our ordinary Heroes in. It's what he does.
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, UNDER GOD, indivisible. With Liberty and justice for all. |
Similarities ? We think so.
Lil ZeeBros brothers in the service taking pride in their country. This is a reminder that we still have THE GREATEST NATION ON EARTH !
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