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THEN: Written at 12:14 PM PDT on Sept. 11. 2001 Most of America woke up today to the reality that our country has joined the long list of countries throughout the world where major terrorist attacks have occurred. The images were like scenes from the motion picture "Independence Day". The events were totally unbelievable that it could be happening in America. It was a wake-up call for all Americans even though we have had many warnings from the major terrorist organizations around the world. I remember discussing the possibility of a major terrorist attack several years ago and the response was that it will never happen here in the United States. General Norman Schwarzkopf told Tom Brokaw of NBC News today "Terrorism has come to our shores now, big time." It is almost impossible to stop trained and fanatical terrorists that are prepared to give their lives in order to accomplish their mission. We have seen this before with the truck bombing of the U. S. Marine Headquarters in Beriut, Lebanon and the boat bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in Aden, Yemen, just to name a couple. America has always been a reactive society. We have had several major bombings in this country and we have instituted new anti-terrorist procedures but the biggest question is why we allow terrorists to have safe haven in Afganistan and conduct terrorist attacks against our embassies, overseas military installations, and even U. S. warships and are arrogant in their threats against the American people. Now that they have struck a direct blow against the civilian population in America, it is time to strike against them, anywhere they are in the world, with the full might of the Special Operations Command. NOW: Written on Sept. 11. 2002 Our nation has had several significant events that should not be forgotten. For instance; December 6, 1941, "The Day of Infamy" when Pearl Harbor was attacked; November 22, 1963, The day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated; and September 11, 2001, the day that terror fell from the sky. Looking back over the last two years, there has been some very positive actions accomplished by the free world. We took the main sancutary away from terrorist organizations and removed a very cruel totalitarian regime from power in Afghanistan. We also removed a strong supportor of terrorist activities from ruling Iraq. We developed strong protective defenses for this country. We must be doing it right because we have not had another major attack against country since 9/11 but we will have to continue with this fight until it is done or face the strong possibility of having to endure attacks here in this country. In Iraq and in Afghanistan the battle cry "Remember 9/11" is the same as "Remember The Alamo" was during the Mexican-American War. The international terrorist community is in trouble financially and their leadership are running scared because two years ago a sleeping tiger was rudely awaken. For the safety of ourselves and the future generations, we must not weaken in our resolve or the terrorists will win. In January 2002, Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Ross Chapman, an Army Special Forces Green Beret was the first U. S. casuality of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Here is a story about his family today. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/138527_911chapman08.html Submitted by: SFC William Hoopes U. S. Army Special Forces SPIRIT OF A NATION I proudly wave across the land, stately emblem in the breeze A patriotic declaration of a nation's liberty White purity and innocence Red hardiness and valor Blue vigilance and justice are preserved within my colors Over hallowed halls of knowledge, of government, of law I stand watch over principles to earn my nation's awe And like the stars so proudly worn upon my breast of blue I transcend the bonds of earth to stand majestic on the moon Dauntless onto battlefields I lead my country's brave And with solemn dignity escort the fallen to their graves I serve as dressing for the wounds of injured men and towers Bestowing hope and solace in my nation's darkest hours When my loyal, revered servants' last heartbeats come to pass I join my mourning nation, flying somberly half mast Flames of hatred and dissension may reduce my cloth to ash Yet with the smoke my liberty still rises unabashed My strength lies not in stars or stripes, in fabric nor in thread But in the hearts of citizens who hold my values sacred For those who would destroy America's noble decoration Will come to find they shan't destroy the spirit of a nation Written by Deborah Whipp, USA, October 25, 2001
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