[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 79 (Friday, June 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          REFLECTIONS ON 9/11

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a student 
in my district, Craig Halbrooks, who is the grandson of Judge Larry 
Craig, a great friend and respected judge in Smith County. Judge Craig 
brought to my attention his grandson's poem, which reflects on 
September 11. This poem--written by a 14-year-old--captures the 
sentiments of many Americans and many of our youth regarding that 
terrible day in our nation's history, and I would like to share it with 
this body:

     On September 11, 2001 the United States was struck with an 
           act of terror
     With the Afghanistan leaders responsible, soon there would be 
           nothing there.
     Why would some do such a thing?
     Take their lives to destroy another's, what could they be 
           thinking?

     Nearly four months later, the tears still flow and emotions 
           run high
     Why did these people have to hurt so many lives?
     As we board planes, subways, and even a bus
     We wonder just exactly who we can trust.
     It matters little whether Christian, Muslim or Jew
     We wonder what each is capable to do.

     We look around us on the ground and in the sky
     Wondering who will be the next to die.
     Will it be a child, family or friend?
     When will this scary stuff end?
     I'm so glad that we have a President who
     Strives to protect even me and you.

     

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