AUTUMN JOY SEDUM

HEROES OF 9-11-2001

Out of the chaos and destruction of that horrible day, came stories of Good Samaritans, who, even though their lives were in peril, went back to help save others.

Those that were trapped, tell of calling upon God, to send help to save them. He heard their prayers and sent the help.

After they were rescued they recounted how the experience solidified their shaky faith.

Some of the heroes that went back to help, lost their lives in the endeavor. And of what were all these victims and heroes guilty? They went to work that day, like any other day.

There were many heroes that day, the ones that come to mind are the passengers on the ill-fated flight over Pennsylvania. Those brave souls overtook their captors knowing it would end in death. By doing so prevented the murderers from crashing into the Capitol or the White House.

Many in uniform also were heroes. Fireman, policemen, transit authority personnel, military members, and so many more along with just ordinary people.

Who were these people? Americans doing what Americans always do - help others in need. God fearing, God honoring citizens who practice the Golden Rule. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Here in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania, 9-11 marks another tragic anniversary. Sixty years ago, 9-11-1950, thirty-three members of the 109th Field Artillery Battalion en route to Camp Atterburg, IN for training during the Korean Conflict, were killed in Ohio. Their troop train was rear-ended by the passenger train the Spirit of St. Louis.

Each year the anniversary of these two horrendous events, cause the hearts of those left behind to rip apart once again.

The vermin that caused the destruction on 9-11-2001 have no remorse and therefore delight in the pain their victims and families suffer.

We need to pray everyday that God would protect our homeland from those who wish to destroy it from within and without.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND HER LOYAL CITIZENS.