The sun was shining brightly, there was autumn in the air

As the planes were being boarded, no one seemed to have a care.

There were businessmen, accountants, fathers, mothers, brothers, friends,

Sisters, teachers, children, preachers, unaware their life would end.

As their plane took off that morning, no one knew what was in store,

Unaware there riding with them, that the devil was on board.

On that day these common people became uncommon in our eyes

They emerged as heroes on that morning facing terror in the skies

We will never know their stories and the selfless deeds they wrought

But we know they all were heroes and their acts won’t be forgot

As they telephoned their loved ones one last time to say goodbye

To tell each one how much they loved them, as they were about to die

We are left in awe to wonder if we had been there in their place

Would we too have had the courage to meet this terror face to face

We will never know the target and how many lives were saved

By these unsuspecting heroes, oh, so valiant, oh, so brave

Unaware their destination as they left this earthly sod

These brave souls were bound for Glory, destination, home with God

We are left on earth to ponder what the future has in store

As our country comes together at the beginning of the war

We too may walk through the valley of the shadow as our test

We pray that we may have the courage to step forward with our best

They have given the example, paid the supreme price in the end

"Greater Love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends"

- Written by:Sue Ikerd
(used with permission from her daughter)