9/11 Angel

It was my honor to hear this song and see the video for the first time on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The artist is Becky James; she's a friend of my friend Valarie. Becky shares lyrics copyright with Sarah McLachlan. The lyrics are written for the Rescue Personnel from 9/11 and those additional Rescue Personnel who came from other states to assist in the many, many days of toil that followed. It is doubly my honor to share this with you. The song plays through twice, but the video is different. At first she is in New York, then she visits other Fire Companies that served at Ground Zero.

 "Angel -- September 11, 2001, Memorial Rendition"

by Becky James

Spend all my time waiting

for another day

For a day that will make it okay

There must be a reason,

but I don't understand

Why I'm here and you were taken away

No way of knowing

you didn't stand a chance

One's mind cannot fathom such hate

If you can hear me,

I want you to know

I would gladly have taken your place

In the arms of the Angels

Far away from here

In your peaceful surrender

You stood tall in the face of fear

I will never forget you

I salute you my dear friend

In the arms of the Angels

We shall meet someday again

The day's long been over,

but my anger rages on

Images seep from my veins

The world keeps on turning,

but it's not like before

Life will forever be changed

A solemn reminder

that freedom has a price

Makes it easier to believe

This sheer madness,

this immeasurable sadness

That brings me to my knees

In the arms of the Angels

Far away from here

In your peaceful surrender

You stood tall in the face of fear

I will never forget you

I salute you my dear friend

In the arms of the Angels

We shall meet someday again

In the arms of the Angels

We shall meet again.

All gave some, and some gave all. I remember you.

And to Becky James, who brought comfort to so many, putting into words that which many couldn't, I remember you.