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Denise

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0 posted 2001-11-08 11:05 PM

Let’s roll for life and liberty
Resolved as steel against the foe
Who threatens our security
Desiring to bring us low.

Let’s roll for freedom fearlessly
Courageous may we always stand
Protecting home and family
Preserving well our fathers’ land.

Let’s roll for human dignity
And decency for great and small
Rejecting hatred’s tyranny
That lashes out to shackle all.

Let’s roll for future harmony
For generations yet to be
Bequeathing to posterity
That priceless gift of liberty.

~

In memory of Todd Beamer and the other brave souls of Flight 93 who chose to sacrifice their own lives to save those on the ground on September 11, 2001, over Pennsylvania. Todd’s last known words were “Let’s roll.” President Bush mentioned their heroism in his speech tonight and ended his speech with Todd's last words.

~

11/8/01

Balladeer

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

1 posted 2001-11-08 11:12 PM

Amen, Denise! I'm ready...let's roll!!

Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

2 posted 2001-11-09 10:20 AM

My personal opinion is that Todd and his colleagues deserve the post mortem Congressional Medal of Honor...

Let's ROLL - indeed...

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

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3 posted 2001-11-09 10:21 AM

Yes, I remember this young man's story. It filled me with tears and pride for his freedom and courage in the face of certain death. His wife is expecting, if I remember correctly. Thank you for reminding us of someone who is brave.

Kathleen
nickname "Kay"
also wrote as The Lady of Shallot
"be true to yourself"

SEA

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with you

4 posted 2001-11-09 10:24 AM

I love this Denise!

keeping this

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2001-11-09 10:25 AM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Nan, I couldn't agree with you more, these wonderful people are true patriots with incredible loving hearts, and they all deserve to be commended throughout our history. (smiles) BRAVO DENISE!!! Your beautiful heart shines with compassion and patriotism in every word! (kiss on cheek) I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Denise, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2001-11-09 10:42 AM

Denise~
You know I'm with you on this warm and wonderful tribute~

What a sweetheart you are~
This is such a deeply moving piece~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

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USA

7 posted 2001-11-09 11:05 AM

Roll On.....

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2001-11-09 01:48 PM

This story could never be told enough...when things got tough they got tougher...I would expect no less from any American...hopefully we all can follow this brave example when put to a test of courage...James

Midnitesun

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Gaia

9 posted 2001-11-09 01:56 PM

I have this feeling that Todd is beaming right now, and shouting "Let's Roll" to all of us below. Thanks, Denise.

Robert William Gruhn
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since 2001-11-06

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California, USA

10 posted 2001-11-09 02:05 PM

Wonderful Poem!!!! Wonderful Heroes!!!! I loved this. Robert

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

11 posted 2001-11-09 02:34 PM

And you are on a roll

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Denise

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12 posted 2001-11-09 08:14 PM

Thank you all so much for reading and for your wonderful heartfelt replies. Along with Todd Beamer, I found some additional names of those on board. I salute them all and also salute all the heroes of September 11th, all the heroes of our past and all the heroes yet to be. God bless America.

Jeremy Glick, Thomas Burnett & Mark Bingham

Elizabeth

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Minnesota

13 posted 2001-11-10 12:05 PM

I'm ready to roll!

God Bless America!

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Denise

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14 posted 2001-11-10 12:33 PM

Amen, Elizabeth!

EagleScorpion
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Here, Now, Forever

15 posted 2001-11-11 12:58 PM

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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United States

16 posted 2001-11-12 12:50 PM

Denise,
I'm with you, no matter the times...LET'S ROLL!

Denise

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17 posted 2001-11-12 09:28 AM

Thank you for reading and for your replies, EagleScorpion and Larry. Yes, LET'S ROLL!!

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