God Bless America Land That I Love
Today is a day to remember, reflect, hold, and hug the hearts of the families that lost their loved ones. May we never forget how this horrible tragedy affected our beloved country.
As I was walking the Halls of Miami Dade College North Campus, some students from the Government Association asked me if I would sign a wonderful piece of art that they presented to us. Today, my heart couldn't help but cry and mourn more today than 14 years ago. I remember being at Cat Island in the Bahamas that day. It was a frightening sight watching the sky scrapers of the city being destroyed. I thought the world was coming to an end. What was happening? It was truly a shock.
I can't help but be patriotic. I was born in the Bronx, New York and raised there for the first 11 years of my life. I love my country. I am as American pie as I can be and because I view so many of my experiences through the lens of music, it helps me to process my feelings, today. So, I borrowed the lines that one of our greatest American composers, Mr. Irving Berlin, wrote 97 years ago and I say to my beloved country from the depths of my heart:
God bless America... land that I love!
But I want to go even further than this. Let's care for our country, let's fight for the freedom that was obtained, and let's love our fellow countrymen with brotherly love. As Mr. Berlin stated in his song "America, My Home Sweet Home."
With Love,
Lourdes Valentin
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Special Thanks to
Stephanie Nolasco / SGA President
Ari Contramestre / SGA Vice - President
Trico Fullerton / SGA Treasurer
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