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The Heroes of Flight 93

By rananabepublic

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He leaves around eight on a plane bound homeHe always makes sure that he has his cell phoneThis morning is different, which takes a turn for the worstThis plane is one of four destined with a curseSitting in his seat, he hears cursing and screamsPraying and hoping that this is only a dreamHe sees three men who are wielding knivesSaying they are here to commit suicideHe pulls out his cell phone and phones his loverDoing so he dives and ducks for cover'We have been hijacked and we must die at ground zeroThree of us passengers are gonna be heroes.'But he says don't worry as he talks to his wifeWe will meet again, of course, in our after life.All you must do is hope and prayFor I will be with you every day.The plane crashes in Shanksville, PA and this we know whyBecause he made a promise before he heroically died.Written as a tribute to Thomas Burnett Jr., Jeremy Glick, and all of the other unsung heroes of Flight 93. Written September 18th, 2001 © on Oct 25 2001 02:44 PM PST   20 • 0 • 10

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"He leaves around eight on a plane bound homeHe always makes sure that he has his cell phoneThis morning is different, which takes a turn for the worstThis plane is one of four destined with a curseSitting in his seat, he hears cursing and screamsPraying and hoping that this is only a dreamHe sees three men who are wielding knivesSaying they are here to commit suicideHe pulls out his cell phone and phones his loverDoing so he dives and ducks for cover'We have been hijacked and we must die at ground zeroThree of us passengers are gonna be heroes.'But he says don't worry as he talks to his wifeWe will meet again, of course, in our after life.All you must do is hope and prayFor I will be with you every day.The plane crashes in Shanksville, PA and this we know whyBecause he made a promise before he heroically died.Written as a tribute to Thomas Burnett Jr., Jeremy Glick, and all of the other unsung heroes of Flight 93...."

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