The Helmet and the Badge'

The planes came in; the towers came down. Smoke and dust billowed all around' When the rescuers finally searched that hollowed ground, A helmet and a Badge were found. These items have quite a story to tell; Of brave servants and where they fell. People responding to that man-made hell, Wearing the Helmet and Badge that they loved so well. For their own comfort, they gave little thought; But professionally reacted as they had been taught. Knicked, dented, and dinged, and not just recently bought, Surely this Helmet and Badge, had seen other battles fought. A Helmet and Badge that answered the call, Worn by warriors who gave their all' The heroes' names you may never recall. Yet wearing their Helmet and Badge, they surely stood tall' So we pause to remember the lives they gave, And the many others they tried to save. As we hear the tributes and watch our flag wave, Remember- this Helmet and Badge belong to the brave. Helmet of protection; Badge of authority' Just as God has provided for you and me. He gave us Salvation and His name don't you see? And wearing our Helmet and Badge, we have victory' Arthur Ball (H.S.L.P) September 11th, 2002