Hide*seek: 9-11 Commemorative Geocoin - polished Gold

The morning froze in silence
as the terror filled our hearts
we stared in disbelief at what we saw.
Through the dust we felt so helpless,
wishing that we could have known.
We hold our families close, as we watched them fall.

Some people didn't waiver, they had a job to do.
There was nothing that could keep them away...

Oh, it's a special kind of hero
who would sacrifice themselves - so I could spend another day with you.
And for all the fallen heroes who saved a life that day
your courage unites a nation, and we'll remember you.

So many people crying, walking in a daze
holding pictures of their loved ones
through an empty haze.
Our Heroes didnt falter, they held out a helping hand
remembering their own children, as they rushed inside again.

They didnt waiver, they had a job to do
and some never made it home that day.

Oooh well remember you. We honor you, salute,
respect and cherish you.
Not many people can do the duty that
you knew on that cold September day.

Lyrics by Amy Matthew, 2008


GRIEF AND SORROW STRUCK THIS NATION IN AN UNEXPLAINABLE WAY
LEAVING US SURROUNDED BY TEARS AND SORROW
AND ONLY ONE THING LEFT TO SAY

WHY
WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN
WHAT DID WE DO THAT WAS SO WRONG
WHY DID YOU HAVE TO TAKE OUR LOVED ONES
HOW DO WE REPLACE WHAT IS GONE

BUT WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY
WE WILL STAND UP AND FIGHT
UNITED WE WILL STAND TOGETHER
FOR WHAT IS TRUE FOR WHAT IS RIGHT

HERO'S ROSE OUT OF THE ASHES
TO SAVE A LIFE WE THOUGHT WAS LOST
NEVER THINKING OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN
NEVER CARING WHAT THE COST

THEY DIDNT DO IT FOR THE GLORY
THEY DIDNT DO IT FOR THE FAME
THEY ONLY DID WHAT THEY KNEW WAS RIGHT
THEY ARE OUR HERO'S THAT HAVE NO NAME

UNITED WE CAN BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW
LET US FINISH WHAT THEY BEGAN TO START
LET US SAY A PRAYER FOR THEM TOGETHER
AND KEEP THEM CLOSE IN OUR HEART

In commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks, this coin not only pays tribute to the past events of that day, but also to the future. The front side represents the twin towers as they stood before the attacks; the crash landing of United Airlines Flight 93 near Shanksville, PA; and American Airlines Flight 77 at the pentagon. Shortly after, Operation Enduring Freedom was established to fight the terrorists. Many people were sacrificed in the 9-11 attacks, and many more sacrificed themselves to rescue the injured and also during Operation Enduring Freedom.

The backside represents the rebuilding of the twin towers' site showing that we will never forget and that we can recover. The police badge and firefighter Maltese cross represent those who survived and that public service to our citizens will continue without pausing. The Statue of Liberty shows that liberty will prevail even in the toughest of times.

The Coin was created by Coins&Pins. Parts of the purchase will be donated to the FealGood Foundation.

The primary mission of the FealGood Foundation, a non-profit organization, is to spread awareness and educate the public about the catastrophic health effects on 9/11 first responders, as well as to provide assistance to relieve these great heroes of the financial burdens placed on them over the last several years.

A secondary goal of the Foundation is to create a network of advocacy on 9/11 healthcare issues. We not only advocate for Ground Zero workers, but show others how they can advocate for themselves and help others through grassroots activism.