Today's sky watch photograph comes from Bristol Motor Speedway. For the August race the American flag was delivered to the speedway by the U.S. military. When I took the photo I didn't really know if I would ever use it for anything but after realizing that September 11 and sky watch fell on the same day I had the perfect place for this image.I am an extremely patriotic person that loves my country and its flag. On this anniversary of September 11, 2001 also known as Patriot's Day the flag's meaning comes across even stronger. On that day the worst terrorist attack to ever take place on U.S. soil occurred. Many innocent people lost their lives that day and America was changed forever. As a firefighter this day carries even a greater significance. I have had friends give their lives in the line of duty as fireman including my best friend a few years ago. On this day 343 New York City firefighters lost their lives trying protect the citizens they had sworn to keep safe. Like all firefighters when one loses their life in the line of duty it is a hard thing to take and it never gets easier, but when 343 make the supreme sacrifice at one time it is more than one can comprehend.
As the years have past since this incident we have seen the public's feelings toward firefighters go back to taking us for granted as they did before that fateful day. We do not do our job for recognition or rewards, for most of us it is simply for the love of the work we do and the satisfaction of helping others in the time of need. On this day all I ask is that you never forget the people that lost their lives that day, the United States military that continues to protect us and keep us a free country and the emergency services workers that risk their lives daily to keep you safe here in America.
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES AND LET US NEVER FORGET.
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Amen Brother....
Awesome capture of our flag!
Thank you for the very poignant tribute you have written and thank you for being a PA firefighter! Your post brought tears to my eyes.
Great post!! Even greater photo!!
Take care and keep up the AWESOME photography!!
With you all the way!
Klaus
Very touching post today. I 100% agree with you and thank you as a fireman for all you do...
Very appropriate for this day. Love the shot.
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES AND LET US NEVER FORGET.
Well said,
Troy
PS: Thanks for the visit
A very appropriate photograph and a very thoughtful, well written post.
I wish you the best on your trip to Yellowstone and hope you bring back some great images!
9/11 was certainly a terrible day and it caused more death and destruction than that day alone. It started a war which will never end. It was terrible that so many colleagues of yours died.
Thanks for your visit.
Thank you.
good pic have nice weekend. thanks for the coment of mine pics to
No one in the whole world will ever forget this tragedy. Nice photo and a well written post.
Yup. I will never ever forget. Nice post!I posted mine too, HERE! Happy SWF!~
Great reminder!
Brad: God Bless the USA and lets hope for better times.
Moving post and a beautiful shot of the flag.
Hi Brad..... one word..
Fantastic.
Good and impressive choice for today.
That kind of performance always sends chills up and down my back and it don't take much to bring tears. I guess I am just an old soldier at heart.
My Sky Watch Friday blog is at my Canon Pixels blog. If you have time I would appreciate your having a look at the sky peeking through the oak tree leaves.
Very timely. Well captured! Great post.
it is pretty amazing.. keep sharing some awesome pictures that way we not only me are enjoying to watch it..
here's mine
you have chosen a profound photo that reflects how you feel about your country, on this day, of all days, which will stay in people's mameories forever, beautiful capture - i love it
This is a perfect photo for today...and what you said, you said well.
We live in a very small town with just volunteer firemen, actually I think all the little towns in our county run on volunteers, but they are sure there when you need them.
Great photo for 4th of July and lots of special occassions including this sadder event.
Thank you for sharing this bright and hopeful view of the sky for sky watch friday and for doing your bit for the community.
It seems like our "hip-shot" photos often turn out to be our best. Beautiful sentiment with an amazing photograph, it made me realize that I had taken a flag photo this week and now I'm goint to add it . Thanks Bradley!
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Fantastic picture!
Thanks for your visit and your touching words.
Awesome Sept 11 photo. Great that it came from Bristol, so close to my home.
Nice one Brad, and so patriotic too!
This is a powerful post... you've done very well, my friend!
What a fabulous choice for today! I like it. I will never forget...
Your post was very moving, your photo incredible. I will never forget Bradley. You and those who serve and who have served will always know my gratitude.
We will never forget.
I love how you captured the flag in the sky...
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wow! nice catch! this soooo good! happy weekend and thanks for dropping some lines on my entry!
Wonderful post... and the photo is outstanding!
Prairie Visions
never forget!
great pic
Perfect SW capture for this important day of remembrance.
Beautiful post.
WOnderful tribute and incredible flag!
Amazing tribute. My cousin was in the Pentagon when it was hit.
A day none of us will forget.
Photos do NOT get any better than this. Thank you for sharing this moving photo. Mine is up also. It pales in comparison with your contribution. Always remember 9/11.
That is an incredible photo. And very true words in your post.
absolutely wonderful picture ! I love our flag too! NEVER EVER FORGET :)
A great photo of our beautiful flag! A special thank you to our firefighters for all they do!
Well said. The photo is surely apprpriate for today.
May the whole world learn to live in peace. After all where are we gonna go?
Great post for 9/11 SWF
Cheers
Great tribute and an amazing photo, Brad. Thank you.
so patriotic. excellent capture, excellent choice
Wonderful post!!! The horror of that day is still very fresh in my mind and people all over the world still mourn with you. I know Australians will never forget.
Perfect for the day over there.
Beautiful photo and a timely reminder. My hat goes off to you and your brothers.
Beautiful shot. I remember the day Sept.11!
our firefighters are true heroes!
this is a great shot.
Beautiful picture.
the flag is a great piece for everyone to reflect back and remember the brave people of that sad day, which happens to be my birthday too would you beleive! :(
thanks for the warm welcome and stopping by my place
This is an awesome photo and beautiful tribute. God Bless the USA!
This post brought tears to my eyes. We must never forget!
At my work, we paid honor to the American people by burning candles!
No sir, only SOME of the public takes you for granted. As for me and my family, we appreciate and respect you!
Nice on Bradley. God bless.
This photo is so apropo. I know I think that you are all heroes and that will never stop. You all risk your lives for us every day and I for one am extremely grateful - now and always.
Wonderful picute and moving post
Awesome picture! Perfect for Sept. 11! Shall we never forget what freedom costs.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my first swf.
now that is a wonderful skywatch thanks for sharing
This sky is the reflex of USA spirit!
Have a nice days
Santilli
Bradley,
Your words put chills down my back. We shall never forget that day, and I for one, will always admire and respect the firefighters in our country and the military.
Great post, and really nice photo!!
Cheers,
Scotty
Thanks you all for the great comments this week. I enjoy sky watch Friday but because of the date it was a special day for me. Looking forward to next Friday now.
The date is special world over and brings many reflections about such a terrible deed.
Moments like this, so huge, can never be forgotten, nor yet the many people directly and indirectly involved.
Thank you for all you do and for what you represent in your line of work.
Another SWF person, thanks too for your visit.
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