September 2008 - September Morning

The sun shone bright and the day began on that September morning,

In this month of the year, I always drift back to a terrible time that, although certainly one of the worst tragedies ever on American soil, brought out thousands of simple acts of heroism. Those who died, who lost, who tried to help and save and who answered the call to repay the enemy, their families and we as a nation are those heroes. For on that day, from the ashes of terrible tragedy, rose a wounded and determined spirit of the eagle that represents us as Americans.

Yes, I know my column usually centers on music. But, in my heart and soul, and I hope in yours, is a song of love and a song of remembrance. As I listened to the radio on that horrible September morning, I stood there in Charleston, and I was as scared and full of sorrow as I have ever been. I served ten proud years in the Army, and I knew at that moment that my brothers and sisters and their families then serving would be called to do their jobs. I cried for the thousands of lives lost and their families and I, like you I'm sure, felt as if the natural plane of the world had shifted.

And, regardless of what has happened since then, or how we each feel about the current situation, I respectfully submit; that day was full of heroes whose songs will play forever in each of our hearts.

And, yes, I do still cry on September 11th. My heart still hurts too. But in that heart, and I hope in each and every heart of everyone that reads this, is a song. A simple song that holds us together and makes us remember with loving memory. Sure, Hank Williams was a musical hero, as was Elvis and many more. But, there are many thousands of others that a song of love is in my heart for this and every day…..those brave souls that lived, died and gave their all and continue to, when the two lane became a highway of pain, on that black September morning.

Brad Moyers of Burnsville, is an eight-year radio broadcaster, a deeply devoted student of music of several genres, and writes as a hobby. He offers a glimpse into the broadcast music business, its history and happenings, from someone who makes a living doing what they love. Readers may contact him at brad.moyers@yahoo.com.