As I sit here in Bossier City Louisiana I turned the TV on and see all of the different channels, doing the same thing. Remembering 9/11/2001….. just as I do. Actually for the past week we all have been seeing the pictures and videos from that terrible day and it brings back such memories.
On that day Diamond Rio was having our normal annual golf tournament at Hermitage Golf Course in Hermitage Tenn.to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Everyone was gathering, Arbys was there, Outback folks was there starting to cook for lunch and the dinner, golfers were coming out of the woodwork visiting, getting their stuff together finding their carts and team members on a beautiful day. Just like years past, it was going to be a wonderful day and then I noticed everyone starting to gather inside the clubhouse and a silence coming over everyone. I go inside and all the laughing and chaos had stopped. We all felt glued to the TV and couldn’t believe our eyes and ears. Such a change of priority and mood. As the attacks continued the disbelief grew stronger and stronger as with everyone in America. As time went by and tragedies just kept coming the time of decision was on us. Folks were upset, crying, mad, confused and ready to play golf. We had to decide weather to go forward or just cancel the day. We decided to pray and move forward and not let the terrorist continue to win. We all came to do good for Big Brothers Big Sisters and if we pack up and go home then they continue to do harm. We prayed for strength and love for our country and did our best to move forward. We had some roast beef, ate some Outback chicken for dinner and raise a bunch of money for a great cause. You did NOT win at our little golf tournament.
This is just one more story like so many others where we did NOT let them win. We did NOT roll over and give up. No No, just like America has always and will always do. The instant you attack us and think you have won, we come together in masses and begin standing strong together and WILL win. No mortal beings will ever destroy this country. You may sting us and shock us for a moment but you better run and hide and enjoy your remaining days. You have brought America together as one, again, to make your worst nightmare. Unreal how such horrible acts of Satan can create such power.
We as a band travel this wonderful country and see just how blessed we all are. We have met so many that lost loved ones and heard so many stories of how “One More Day” and “In God We Still Trust” has been used to help folks remember and mourn. I feel so blessed and proud to be a American. God Bless all of the families and friends of the ones we lost and God Bless American. Dana