We're Still Here: Home of the Brave

In Memory of the victims of 11 September, 2001

Though I've repeatedly heard them claim they're not heroes; they're just doing their job, I disagree. Most of us don't seek "jobs" which put our lives in peril, and some aren't interested in helping others, so these are some of the brave men and women and canines who serve.

Photo by Steven Hirsh/Corbis Sygma	Photo by Matthew McDermott/Corbis Sygma

	Photo by Christophe Agou




AND THE DOGS ALSO SERVED
Photo by Ted S. Warren/AP	Photo by Preston Keres/US Navy
Photo by Mike Theiler/Reuters	Reuters
Photo by Alan Diaz/AP	Photo by Preston Keres/US Navy
Photo by Beth Kaiser/Reuters	Photo by Stephen Chernin/AP
Photo by Michael Rieger/FEMA

A FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER
When I am called to duty, God,
whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life,
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late
Or save an older person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
and hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and to give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor
and protect his property.
And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life;
Please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
Anonymous
A POLICE OFFICERS' PRAYER
Lord I ask for courage
Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me
Where others will not go...
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...
I ask for dedication
Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...
Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...
And please Lord
Through it all
Be at my side...
Anonymous
AN EMS PRAYER
As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call,
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small.
I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene,
I pledge to keep my skills refined,
My judgment quick and keen.
This calling to give of my self
Most do not understand,
But I stand ready all the time
To help my fellow man.
To have the chance to help a child
Restore his laugh with glee,
A word of thanks I might not hear,
But knowing is enough for me.
The praise of men is fine for some,
But I feel truly blessed,
That you oh Lord have chosen me
To serve in EMS!
L. Lipps

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A FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage; Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late Or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, To guard my every neighbor and protect his property. And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life; Please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife. Anonymous	A POLICE OFFICERS' PRAYER Lord I ask for courage Courage to face and Conquer my own fears... Courage to take me Where others will not go... I ask for strength Strength of body to protect others And strength of spirit to lead others... I ask for dedication Dedication to my job, to do it well Dedication to my community To keep it safe... Give me Lord, concern For others who trust me And compassion for those who need me... And please Lord Through it all Be at my side... Anonymous	AN EMS PRAYER As I perform my duty Lord Whatever be the call, Help to guide and keep me safe From dangers big and small. I want to serve and do my best No matter what the scene, I pledge to keep my skills refined, My judgment quick and keen. This calling to give of my self Most do not understand, But I stand ready all the time To help my fellow man. To have the chance to help a child Restore his laugh with glee, A word of thanks I might not hear, But knowing is enough for me. The praise of men is fine for some, But I feel truly blessed, That you oh Lord have chosen me To serve in EMS! L. Lipps