Never Forget 9/11

on September 11, 2014

This poem, written for their fallen brothers, was written by a number of firefighters.

H/T Never Forget 9/11 by Richard Karns Facebook Page from the Brotherhood of Fire Facebook Page

“I will always remember”

I will always remember
That day in September

When many went to Heaven
On a day now known as 9/11

The world will always remember
That blackened day in dark September

Trying hard to recall, the last words spoken
Loved ones now lost, leaving many hearts broken

So many saved will also remember
That appalling day in sad September

Darkened skies, praying for it to be lighter
Through the chaos, the first thing they see is a Firefighter

American Brothers killed was plain to see
But no one could have guessed, that number would be 343!

Firefighters worldwide will always remember
That vile day in detestable September

Many that day became a Hero
Those who gave it their all, left it at Ground Zero

May we “Never Forget” and always remember

That unspeakable day, in bygone September

Poem written in collaborative effort by:

“Brotherhood of Fire” fan Kevin Wright
London Fire Brigade, (ret) – 32 years

“Brotherhood of Fire” Publisher
Jonathan Lusk
Captain – Fresno Fire Dept, CA (active) 16 years

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