The Star Spangled Banner Still Waves
No longer can we see
Twin silhouettes in the night
Once so proudly they stood
Glass and steel brightly gleaming
Monuments so revered
A symbol of freedom’s light
Boldly stating to all
Our beliefs and their meanings
To those heroes that fell
Serving all of us so well
We vow to protect
The wives and children you’ve left
With sadness our star spangled banner still waves
In honor of your lives
New York’s Finest and Brave...
Russell Scott Steven Andersen © 2001
Written to follow the rhythm of the original, Star Spangled Banner...
From a series of handcrafted and painted fishing lures and other artistic works inspired by and created to, honor our First Responders As well as the memory of those lost to the 9/11 tragedy including our nephew, NYPD Detective Steven Hom.