It’s hard to believe it has been sixteen years since the most heinous attack on American soil in American history. These people came to America exploited our kindness, hospitality and “everyone’s welcome” here in America with only one thing in mind. They lived among us, educated themselves and learned how to fly with the sole purpose to kill Americans.
So someone please tell me why there are people who are against the travel ban?
America lost 2,996 people on this day. Regular everyday people became heroes and fought back against the terrorists sacrificing their own lives to save others. Many brave first responders gave their own lives to save others. It was a time that united ALL of America and every American.
It is a day that is burned in our minds for the rest of our lives. Everyone can tell you where they were and what they were doing on this day.
It is a day that should NEVER be forgotten…….ever! Every American should remember this day. All young and future Americans should learn about this time in American history and what it truly means to be an American and live in the greatest country in the world.
I have over 1,300 songs in my playlist that I listen to daily that play at random. When this song comes on, most days I choose to skip it because it is still a strong and painful reminder of how I and many other Americans felt on this day and many days that followed. Today it happened to play. It was my moment of silence to pay respect all the lives that were lost on this day. To listen, hear and let myself feel the way I felt sixteen years ago.
This song says everything about every American and how we felt and where we were when the world stopped turning.
Where were you when the world stopped turnin’
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or workin’ on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin’ against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?
Pray for the ones who don’t know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out with pride for the red, white, and blue
And the heroes who died just doin’ what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?
I’m not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I’m not sure I can tell you
The diff’rence in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
That September day?
Teachin’ a class full of innocent children
Or drivin’ down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty ’cause you’re a survivor?
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset for the first time in ages
And speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you’re watchin’
And turn on I Love Lucy reruns?
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Stand in line to give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?
I’m not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I’m not sure I can tell you
The diff’rence in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
I’m just a singer of simple songs
I’m not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I’m not sure I can tell you
The diff’rence in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
And the greatest is love
On that September day?
Written and performed by Alan Jackson
