There Are No Words...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,



I am not there, I do not sleep.


I am in a thousand winds that blow,


I am the softly falling snow.


I am the gentle showers of rain,


I am the fields of ripening grain.


I am in the morning hush,


I am in the graceful rush


Of beautiful birds in circling flight,


I am the starshine of the night.


I am in the flowers that bloom,


I am in a quiet room.


I am in the birds that sing,


I am in each lovely thing.


Do not stand at my grave and cry,


I am not there. I do not die.

~ Mary Elizabeth Frye.

On This Day...

...I remember all of those who lost their lives but, as the proud daughter of a professional fire fighter, I am remembering all those brave men who rushed into the flames...

...the brave men, who with no thought to their own safety, ran into this Hell in the attempt to save their fellow man. They faced a situation for which no one could have planned, a horror for which there was no drill. An evil no one dared imagine.

None of them would have wanted to be called a hero. They were just guys doing their jobs. Yet, heroes the are. Heroes they will always be. Rest in peace knowing we will never forget your sacrifice.

If you see a first responder today, a fire fighter, a police officer, a paramedic...smile and say thank you.

And, as the wife of a 27 year veteran of the US military, thank a soldier, a sailor, an airman or a marine as well. They are out there for all of us.

Honor those who would lay down their life for you.

No Greater Love

~ Remembered~

Written by Sue Combs

None will forget this infamous day. Whether young one or old, we will each find a way...to remember the loss & each brave helping hand , the true loving spirit that spread through our land. Yes, evil was present that day in 'o1 but so was the presence of God's only Son. He lived in the hearts of those who rushed in, who cared not for self but for their human kin. There is no greater love than one life lost for another, they cared not for self but for each human brother. Yes, evil was present that day in '01, but so was the presence of God's only son. The oath that they took, to protect and serve, was never more honored, it took guts, it took nerve. It took strength of heart, a brave, caring soul. For each rescuer lost a bell must now toll... Yes, evil was present that day in '01, but so was the presence of God's only son.

Dedicated to the members of the NYC police department, Port Authority , fire department and other first responders who gave their lives so others could go home to their families. There is no greater love.