[logo.gif (6641 bytes)] A Tribute To Heroes words and performance by Jon Nolan Contact Jon at jon@elevenseptembersong.com Written on Friday September 14, 2001 in response to our nations tragedy of September 11, 2001 Like many Americans, Jon Nolan struggled to find a way to express his deep sorrow in the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks. “I felt as everyone felt . . . I felt angry,” Nolan said. On Sept. 14, the Newmarket musician sat down with a pen and a brown paper bag ...... He began to write a song on that paper bag to pay tribute to the thousands of innocent lives lost in the attacks....after 12 long hours, Nolan had turned his thoughts into music. Following are the lyrics to ELEVEN SEPTEMBER Stand with us Father, our eyes are deceived Horrors before us we cannot conceive All to Manhattan the world's eyes did turn Along with our fury the towers did burn. All through the city went out the alarm Firemen and comp'nies ran straight into harm Precincts and ambulances to the scene All understanding the danger it means. First word from victims from stairways they fled "Jakes" with their hoses climbed upward instead Bravery not seen since on Normandy's shores Upward they charged to the fiery floors. Only to heal and to comfort they toiled The plans of the doctors and officers spoiled When from on high came a tremendous roar Two towers and six thousand souls were no more. Also in Washington hell from the skies Smoke filled the air while the tears filled our eyes Aloft was a gloriously mutinous lot Who saved untold numbers when boldly they fought. Let none forget you our tragically lost Let us bear witness to freedom's great cost Who test our mettle let these words be clear Cowards cannot make America fear. Tall from the tangle of steel and of stone Proudly the Stars and the Stripes they are flown O'er every color and creed it did wave The land of the free and the home of the brave. Copyright 2001 Lyrics Jon Nolan wav Eleven mp3 September Eleven September Real (really big High Eleven file...try Eleven September September others Low first....this one is for media persons) Hear Jon's Interview on NHPR's Front Porch Listen Listen Windows Real Audio Media Player Player Call your local radio station and ask that they play ELEVEN SEPTEMBER!! Direct them to this site... [Hitometer] This site was created and designed by David Dickinson reach me at dave@ibuymadeintheusa.com Copyright © 2001 Jon Nolan All rights reserved. If you don't have a US flag and other links to the left, follow link below Eleven September Song Home