[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16005]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       THE ELEVENTH OF SEPTEMBER

  Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, over the last year, Roger J. Robicheau, of 
Holbrook, MA, has taken the time to share with me many of his poems 
that were inspired by the events of September 11 and our country's 
efforts to heal the wounds of that day. His eloquence has captured the 
heroes who sacrificed so much for so many, has lifted my spirits 
throughout the year and has offered insightful perspective on that 
tragic day. I ask that his latest poem, ``The Eleventh of September,'' 
be printed in the Record so that my colleagues and my fellow Americans 
can share in his thoughts and prayers for our country.

                       The Eleventh of September

     We mourn their loss this day this year
     Those now with God, no danger near

     So many loved ones left do stand
     Confronting loss throughout our land

     My heart goes out to those who do
     No one can fathom what they view

     I firmly pray for peace of mind
     Dear God please help each one to find

     And to our soldiers now at war
     God guide above, at sea, on shore

     They are the best, I have no doubt
     Our country's pride, complete, devout

     The finest force you'll ever see
     All freedom grown through liberty

     One final thought comes clear to me
     For what must live in infamy

     Absolutely--We'll Remember
     The Eleventh--of September

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