37 Cops in Blue

37 cops in blue, 37 not one knew
What was to be on that September day,
They had no clue they'd be heroes today.
Many at work, as they planned to be
Others in meetings, some were home free.
But when those fateful acts took place,
They left their posts, to the scene did race.
They had the courage, the strength did come
To go where others were racing from.
In the lobby, up the stairs,
Concern for others calmed their fears.
Leading thousands to safety that day
Climbing stairs to show them the way.
One of them, his coat did give,
To protect others that they might live.
Some in the lobby shot out the glass,
So that hundreds of others could safely pass.
A group of them to safety were near,
Carrying a woman in her rescue chair.
Another hero who gave his best,
He did not stop trying, he did not rest.
Into the horrors he bravely went,
His badge is now held by our President.
Some made it out escorting the hurt,
And went back in despite flames and dirt.
Their beloved home, the Towers tall,
They'd never dream that they would fall.
Many rescues untold will remain,
But rest assured, they did not die in vain.
They died doing what they loved to do,
They did it because "it's the right thing to do."
Remember, too, the living in pain,
Who are broken hearted and won't be the same.
They did what they could for both partner and friend,
But their sorrow and memories will never end.

Although overlooked, the PAPD stands tall,
We know that they valiantly answered the call.
We'll always remember they were second to none,
As they bravely responded to their last 9-1-1.