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Let's Roll
Posted: September 11, 2009
Remembering a 9-11 hero eight years later…
Eight years ago hate left its mark
in New York and D.C.
But don't forget the ones who died
aboard Flight 93.
Eight years ago one said, "Let's roll!
Let's take those terrorists down,"
although he knew his hijacked jet
would plummet to the ground.
A pregnant wife, two little boys,
his loving mom and dad.
He pondered leaving them alone,
afraid, distraught and sad.
But enter Todd the patriot
who knew what must be done.
He wanted to bequeath the hope
of freedom for his sons.
Todd Beamer's faith helped him stay calm.
And with those other guys,
he led the charge that tackled hate
six miles in the sky.
So on this day when we recall
an act that changed our lives,
I'm grateful for the likes of Todd.
May we all be as wise.
* Todd Beamer was a thirty-three year old hero on United Flight #93 that crashed near Shanksville, PA on September 11, 2001. This young business executive, a graduate of Wheaton College, led an on-board rebellion against the terrorists that had hijacked the plane by calling out "Are you guys, ready? Let's roll!" Check out www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A=150237&M=50022,00.html
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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