9/11 Tribute

Pollyanna Gorman's Tribute to 9/11 Victims & Families

Many of us remember where we were and what we were doing on that fateful day 7 years ago.  It affected all of us in some way and every year we stop to remember and to give triburte to those that were lost.  Also, every year, Pollyanna Gorman conductor of the Golden West Pops pays tribute in a small way of her own.  This year was no exception. 

 On Thursday morning at exactly 7:35 am in the parking lot of her work place Polly gathered with her friends and family to pay tribute to the men and women who were lost to us that day and to the families who were left behind.  Her words were few, only acknowledging why each song was played and for whom, but the music was heartfelt.  She expressed her appreciation for all those who have served and are serving now in the military by playing the Star Spangled Banner, then quickly moving to a solemn rendering of Taps for those that were lost and finally playing Amazing Grace for the families who are still grieving.  It wasn’t a lengthy tribute and there was no fanfare or cameras.  Just a group of friends that gathered together to remember. 

 Please, all of us, remember and be thankful for those we have lost and for those we will lose in the future.  In Polly’s own words, “Thank you to all of you who risk your lives every day to make our country safe”. 

 God Bless.