Of
all the planes which flew that morn
I
wonder why you chose that flight
which
plummaged to the ground
Was
it mere fate that dealt this hand
cards
stacked against such a young man
simply
seeking home
I
shudder to think how it must have been
trapped
inside, up in the sky,
nowhere
to hide
I
ponder still of what took place
before you plunged into the earth
inside
that hole so deep
Did
you shake or shed a tear or were you
bravely
facing fear, resigned to meet
your
destiny
Did
you knowingly change history
and
vow the plane not reach D.C.
Did
you fight so valiantly?
I
thank you for the choice you made,
our
White House saved
yet
such a hefty price you paid
So
if you can hear my words today
if
there is a way to listen
from
the grave
Hear
me clear as I shout out to the world,
Richard
Guadagno shall always be,
a
hero to his beloved country
And
we thank you
