By John K

We are not heroes…
It's just our job

A day like any other
Until out went the call…
Our charges need us!
Hurry! ...the ladders! ...the engines!
The cars with red and blue lights!
Hurry the medics with bandages and air!
Come everyone!…every single brother!
The towers of metal and glass are burning!
Our citizens are hurt and frightened!
They are trapped in there!

We are not heroes…
It's just our job

Into the fire and smoke they went…
Armed with tools of the trade
Equipment that would help…
Yet best of all…
They came armed with fearlessness
And the courage of lions…
With these weapons and a divine purpose
They were born…
Into a man made Hell they marched…
These angels of mercy
From Heaven they were sent

We are not heroes…
It's just our job

They fought a good battle
Saving those that they could
But time and fate was not with them
The floors began to shake…
The walls started to wail…
Started to rattle…

We are not heroes…
It's just our job

Down the towers came
And with them all our sisters…
All our brothers…
They were the bravest among the brave
Lost to an act of cowardice
Evil is to blame…

We are not heroes…
It's just our job

Amid the wreckage and the ruin
Something is found…
A fireman's helmet…dusty and scorched
The badge of a policeman…silver and round
Symbols of dedication…of sacrifice
Nothing less can they do…
It's just their job…
But forever…
They are heroes too…

For those who gave all...
Always in our hearts...

In Memoriam:

For the Citizens of New York City
that were lost on September 11,2001

To the bravest of the brave that were lost in
their efforts to rescue them...never forgotten.

Dedication:

To the men and women that put it
on the line every day....thank you.