The Fallen

As you very well know, something terrible happened yesterday. I've been in complete disbelief all day. I can't believe the tragedy that befell our country. Why would someone do that? So many innocent lives were lost. Children will never see their mothers or fathers again. Parents will never see their children again. I was sick, again, yesterday. I had stayed home and was woken up at around noon by two of my fellow JROTC classmates, who happen to also be my neighbors. My mom let them in, not knowing why they were not in school, and they proceeded to turn on the TV and put it on the news. Bryan Ralls and Luis Nuñez told me that the school had been let out early because of the devastation that was going on. Bryan has family in New York and his sister had an emotional breakdown when watching the news. My mom sat down on the couch, staring at the TV. The boys and I just stood there, staring at the floor. I felt ridiculous standing there in my pajamas.

My mom spent the entire day contacting family, making sure that our relatives in New York were okay. I think I'll leave you now with a prayer for the fallen.

Blessed Goddess,
For those who didn't even believe in You,
for those who never knew You,
and for those who died with You in their hearts,
for those who knew,
but never wanted,
for those who wanted,
but never tried,
for those whose lives were stolen,
and for those who got a second chance.
For the families of the loved ones lost,
for the families of the loved ones forgotten,
for the families who always fought,
and for the families in general who were affected.
Our time is coming near,
and our time is coming soon.
Protect us in this time of need,
and in this time of forgiveness,
protect us from ourselves.
For those who never got to see the light of the next day,
or even the darkness of that night,
may they all be with You,
forever...
So mote it be...