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A Total Stranger's Admiration

His legendary name will be immortalized in America's books of history, and his bravery and heroism always remembered by us: the biggest heart driven by an immense generosity! When rushed into the thick smoke, his searching eyes shone even brighter than the clear morning; the danger ahead could not keep him from saving people trapped in strairways, people who wailed and waited in the tower's darkness! He left behind an indelible legacy, to let all see what he truly loved; to inspire them with motivation and he never was afraid to show affection, or his unique side of humanity: that's what he fervently believed! John,even this total stranger proudly calls you by name for having been so brave; a mother, a father, a son,a sister or friend who didn't lose anyone, because of your deed, remembers you in prayer: and I, a total stranger,related by blood, praise you in words that'll never grow old! John,you may be invisible to all, but your presence is still felt by us; your handome sons and lovely wife grieve, but their grief has turned into something wonderful: a duty that has been fulfilled by your call and sacrifice; a destiny willed by God! If everyone judges an individual only by what one has achieved in a lifetime: you were one of the truest heroes of our time, who has left his mark on this twentieth century; and if anyone doubts you did all that, your devotion can testify and reject that!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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