The Fireman's Last Call

 

He heard the first alarms

And he responded to the call

Just like any other day

He was prepared to give his all

 

In disbelief he saw the fire

Raining from the sky

He prayed, dear Lord,

how will we fight

A fire up so high?

 

He rushed into the building

There were lives he hoped to save

He knew he had a job to do

The bravest of the brave

 

He climbed the darkened stairway

Rising further from the ground

Saying, "This way ... come down this way..."

He helped guide them safely down

 

While most people hurried downward

He continued his accent...

....And he ascended into Heaven...

Knowing not why he was sent

 

He stood beside The Father

As the towers tumbled down

"Lord, you have to send me back there

I am needed on the ground"

 

God said, "you have earned your place here

You have done your duty proud

You have just one final task

Before you lay your helmet down"

 

Now the firefighter understood

And answered this last call

And he stood beside his brothers

And he gave the job his all

 

The policemen walked beside him

They now understood their fate

And those in service from the Pentagon

Stood guarding Heaven's Gate

 

As the victims rose to Heaven

Through the skies of heat and smoke

He said, "This way... come up this way..."

He helped guide them safely Home.

 

By Kal, a Minnesota Firefighter

 

My brothers and sisters .... my heart grieves ... my tears will not stop falling ...

 

I understand why Heaven needed angels with helmets, and angels with badges ... you went where duty called. But I so wish you were still down here among us.

 

The American spirit that lived in your hearts was transferred from your bodies and all the other victims into ours, you have made us so much stronger.

 

You live on, within us. We promise to keep that spirit alive for you, it's all that we can do. Your job is done, you have answered your last alarm.

 

I will see you when I get there, and I'll want to shake your hand. I never will forget the sacrifice you made.

 

Peace Out.

Kal

 

 

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