“Where Are the Towers?” By Steven Lee — On September 11, 2001, two people rose early and became first responders in the disaster that was quickly to become known as 9/11. Thomas J. Foley, age 32, a distinguished ten year veteran of the NYFD and member of Rescue 3, lost his life as he rushed up the Tower to save others. At his funeral, Mayor Guiliani compared his sacrifice to that of those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
Diana McClure, an EMT-trained visitor from Arizona, rushed down to ‘Ground Zero’ and for days took part in the rescue effort. The images you will see here are hers.
I wrote the song “Where Are the Towers?” ten years ago but never felt it was time to share it. There will never be full closure or healing because all the pain, suffering, and loss endured that day continues in us all but none more keenly than in the lives of the loved ones and survivors.
The film and song you are about to see and hear are dedicated to Thomas J. Foley, Diana McClure, (both friends of mine), the victims of 9/11, their families, and all the first responders who tirelessly searched for survivors.
Thank you Steven Lee for sharing your beautiful music and wonderful tribute!
As a Visual Digital Marketing Specialist for New Horizons 123, Julie works to grow small businesses, increasing their online visibility by leveraging the latest in internet and video technologies. She specializes in creative camera-less animated video production, custom images, content writing, and SlideShare presentations. Julie also manages content, blog management, email marketing, marketing automation, and social media for her clients.
It is a lovely tribute Julie and I can understand why it took him so long to release it.
Good video and song Julie.
Have you noticed how some people are trying to use 9/11 to get themselves in the news? In Sweden som immigrant in a small town organised a meeting about it. Seriously it had nothing to do with him or where he comes from. Just publicity for himself. Wish he would have picked another subject that he had some kind of authority on. But it worked since he was in the papers:-)
Hi Catarina. Aren’t people just lovely? NOT! This song was sent to me by a close friend – a friend of hers wrote it. As you know I appreciate music a whole lot and the fact that Steven wrote it out of personal loss makes it even more compelling. The end of his video where he plays his voice mails to his lost friend literally sent chills up my spine – you could hear his pain! Your description of people using such a horrific tragedy to get publicity is akin to your post about leaders who think it is all about “them”. I think the human race need a make-over. You agree?
I didn’t see this until Wednesday .. but I have to comment. What a beautiful tribute. In the spirit of Never Forget this song needs to be shared. No matter what day or year it is. The music, the vocals, the graphics are all so very special. Please let Steven know how much we love it, Julie.