All area residents are invited to attend a commemoration ceremony marking the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. This free event will be held outside in the parking lot at Milford Town Hall beginning at 8:30 a.m. and will include a flag tower, singing by Shanna Jackman, and the playing of bagpipes. Thanks to Yanks is organizing this event.
In addition, Thanks to Yanks will be collecting personal hygiene products and gift cards for homeless veterans. Gift cards to local drug stores and grocery stores are recommended. Attendees can also bring their worn American flags for proper disposal and retirement.
HIGH UPON THE TOWERS
by Biff Price
High upon the towers
They saw the gleaming sky
All were unaware
That this day they would die
High upon the towers
They felt the warming sun
Not knowing in brief moments
Their time on earth was done
High upon the towers
They spied the rolling sea
Some enjoyed their coffee
While others sipped their tea
High upon the towers
Just as the day began
The fire of hell came roaring
Ending every plan
Low from a blackened sky
The towers fell to dust
Shattered, twisted, ruined
A heap of ash and rust
High upon the towers
God looked down and cried
At the evil of man’s hatred
As His children died
High upon the towers
All of them are free
Part of God’s great Kingdom
For all eternity
Copyright © 2001 Biff Price