Even through war, there is hope

by Ermanil

A little character reflection if you will. Inspired by a picture of a saddened America holding a gun with the American flag draped over it. This is the story that I came up with based on that picture.

2. Story Tribute

Originally this was written as an unknown battle on US soil. But I think it would also make a good tribute. The title says all.

I am merely putting here a remembrance. Updating this story as a tribute to those who died on September 11, 2001. We lost many during this last war, and I can't help but think that if Alfred was real, not only would he have fought beside the troops, but I think he would have mourned for them as well.

I would like to thank the soldiers for their sacrifice; the wounded, the ones killed in action and the ones who made it back. It's not only the soldiers that have sacrificed. The civilians that were working in the World Trade Center, the passengers on the flight and everyone else who sacrificed their lives to protect their fellow Americans.

This story is posted in another one of my fics 'Drabbles of the World Nations', but this specific one I would also like to stand alone as a memory, a tribute to every single Hero that lives in America. Every single soldier, fire fighter, police officer; every single hero. Without them America would have fallen long ago.

So to everyone who puts their lives on the line; no matter if you're a civilian or government employee I would like to say one thing:

Thank you.

"Remember, remember, the 11th of September, the terrorists' treason and plot; I know of no reason why the terrorists' should ever be forgot."

To those who have sacrificed their lives in the attacks on Sept 11th, RIP. Your sacrifice was not in vain.

To everyone; We will never forget!