Freedom Walk 2011

Today we walked for freedom with Bradley Elementary. The whole school participated in a little under a mile walk to a track field on post. The Fort Leavenworth USD 207school district held a Freedom Walk Ceremony for all schools on post. The kiddos sang a couple of patriotic songs and we listened to a guest speaker. It was a beautiful morning and a wonderful way to help remember all those who lost their lives on that horrific day 10 years ago. I know I will never forget and I don't think Lillian will truly ever know what it was like on that day. Let's just hope my children never have to live through such tragedy in their lives! Thank you to all those who lived, died, ran to help those who who trapped and served year after year in the war. Thank you honey! We love you!

We Shall Never Forget (9-11 Tribute)

Let the world always remember,
That fateful day in September,
And the ones who answered duties call,
Should be remembered by us all.

Who left the comfort of their home,
To face perils as yet unknown,
An embodiment of goodness on a day,
When men's hearts had gone astray.

Sons and daughters like me and you,
Who never questioned what they had to do,
Who by example, were a source of hope,
And strength to others who could not cope.

Heroes that would not turn their back,
With determination that would not crack,
Who bound together in their ranks,
And asking not a word of thanks.

Men who bravely gave their lives,
Whose orphaned kids and widowed wives,
Can proudly look back on their dad,
Who gave this country all they had.

Actions taken without regret,
Heroisms we shall never forget,
The ones who paid the ultimate price,
Let's never forget their sacrifice.

And never forget the ones no longer here,
Who fought for the freedoms we all hold dear,
And may their memory never wane,
Lest their sacrifices be in vain.

Alan W. Jankowski

Love you all! God Bless U.S.A.!

Julie