nevjoe Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 The Day that changed so much I am a New Yorker I am a New Yorker I do not live in the five boroughs or on the Island or Upstate I may live hundreds or thousands of miles away Or I may live just over the GW Bridge But I am a New Yorker I am a New Yorker What ever took me out of New York: Business, family or hating the cold did not take New York out of me. My accent may have faded and my pace may have slowed But I am a New Yorker I am a New Yorker I was raised on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rockefeller Plaza , The Yankees or the Mets (Giants or Dodgers) Jones Beach , Rye Beach , Rockaway Beach or one of the beaches on the sound I know that "THE END" means Montauk. Because I am a New Yorker I am a New Yorker When I go on vacation, I never look up Skyscrapers are something I take for granted The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are part of me Taxis and noise and subways and "get outa heah" don't rattle me Because I am a New Yorker I am a New Yorker I was raised on cultural diversity before it was politically correct I eat Greek food and Italian food, Jewish and Middle Eastern food and Chinese food Because they are all American food to me. I don't get mad when people speak other languages in my presence Because my relatives got to this country via Ellis Island and chose to stay They were New Yorkers People who have never been to New York have misunderstood me My friends and family work in the industries, professions and businesses that benefit all Americans My firefighters died trying to save New Yorkers and non-New Yorkers They died trying to save Americans and non-Americans Because they were New Yorkers. I am a New Yorker I feel the pain of my fello w New Yorkers I mourn the loss of my beautiful city I feel and dread that New York will never be the same But then I remember: I am a New Yorker And New Yorkers have: Tenacity, strength and courage way above the norm Compassion and caring for our fellow citizens Love and pride in our city, in our state, in our country Intelligence, experience and education par excellence Ability, dedication and energy above and beyond Faith--no matter what religion we practice Terrorists hit America in its heart But America's heart still beats strong Demolish the steel in our buildings, but it doesn't touch the steel in our souls Hit us in the pocketbook; but we'll parlay what we have left into a fortune End innocent lives leaving widows and orphans, but we'll take care of them Because they are New Yorkers Wherever we live, whatever we do, whoever we are There are New Yorkers in every state and every city of this nation We will not abandon our city We will not abandon our brothers and sisters We will not abandon the beauty, creativity and diversity that New York represents Because we are New Yorkers And we are proud to be New Yorkers REMEMBER 9-11-01 Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I hate this day. I cry off and on all day long. It seems like it just happened yesterday. I wish we could do more to make us safe but now I for one well never feel safe again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks for starting this Joe!! We will never forgot.............Please take a moment of silence for all those fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I feel really horrible for this day. I cried too. But 20 years ago this day I cried and it was a joyous cry because I gave birth to a darling baby boy named Jordan/Jordy. Plus 10 years ago today my niece Anna was born.My son however, feels bad about this horrible day be part of history and its his B' Day .We will always remember this day and think of those families who lost someone special to them and pray w/ them. Some day justice will be served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 I have those burning building as my desk top photo since that day. I watched it on TV this morning and I was a basket case. I hade flight res. for 7:05am 9-12 and left for the city as soon as the planes flew again, 4 days later. It was still smoking when I got there, and I was there for 3 days in a row helping as best I could. BAD BAD DAY Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 It is a very sad day, for the entire country. A day whose effects will never leave us. A day that will always be remembered. We are forever changed as Americans. God Bless those who fought so hard to rescue human lives. God Bless those who died innocently that fateful day. May God bring comfort and love to those families that suffered from such a tragedy. And may God watch over all Americans and bring Peace to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I visited ground zero in December 05 & wanted to pay my own tribute to all those who died,The rescue workers, the families left behind & everyone else involved or affected by this tragic day.God bless you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks, Joe for posting this poem and sharing it with us on this 6th anniversary of the horrible tragedy in New York. Yes this is a very sad day on one hand, but it is a happy day for me also for one of my granddaughters was born on Sept. 11, 2006 and she is 1 year old today, and her name is Jordan. How coincidental is that Toni? Also my hubby left for Germany this afternoon and he was apprehensive to say the least, leaving on a plane on this date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdnkParamedic21 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thank you Joe for starting this. "We Will Never Forget, 9/11/2001" -343- "All gave some, some gave all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylover Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 RdnkParamedic21 wrote: Thank you Joe for starting this. "We Will Never Forget, 9/11/2001" -343- "All gave some, some gave all." yes your right RdnkParamedic21 All gave some and some gave all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 go to the Families Of September11 - Resiliency Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 That is too cute Judy !!! Good name though. But yea this day will be remembered forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wow! FairY, thank you for sharing that link with us. It is emotionally overwhelming to see all those families and what they have lost forever. My heart breaks for them, but I take comfort in the fact that they have this rememberence to share with the world. They will never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylover Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 yes thanks for that link fairY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 i wish i could say 'my pleasure' - but actually, it's not no 'pleasure' in this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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