About the Lithograph:
The events of September 11, 2001, inspired me to create the print "America's City of Heroes and Angels". This is a commemorative edition lithograph to honor all the heroes and the lost souls of our recent American tragedy.
My inspiration led me to paint a panoramic view of New York City that would provide a feeling of comfort and love. The dove, the eternal symbol of peace, is hovering over the ghosted Twin Towers. The parting of the clouds under the dove's right wing beckons you to feel God's presence. The angels offer a feeling of peace and comfort, and the ghosted Twin Towers are a reminder of all the precious souls lost. My heartfelt sympathy goes to all the people who have suffered from this tragedy, as well as those who continue the recovery effort. My prayer is that we, the people of the United States, will remain a beacon of freedom throughout the world. God bless America! God bless you and your loved ones!
On September 11, 2001, our nation was thrust into war and faced with terrorist attacks unprecedented in modern day. Terror struck from the skies and America as we know it changed forever.
American Flight 11 and United Flight 175 slammed into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. American Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. United Flight 93 was diverted from its mission and crashed into the ground. Due to the actions of American Heroes on Flight 93, a more catastrophic disaster was averted.
New York City's Twin Towers were our tallest symbols of power and freedom. Americans watched as the towers fell, people ran for their lives, and 4000 to 5000 others died. Such senseless loss of life is unimaginable and makes us angry! That fateful day America wept. Rivers of tears were shed as we tried to make sense of this tragedy.
The power of the images of innocent people lost made America and the world pause and reflect on the fragility of life. Experiencing the shock of our great nation being attacked was temporary, because our people pulled together immediately and became a family. As someone once said, "This tragedy has brought out the better angles of our nature". We have witnessed amazing acts of courage as the firefighters and police officers put their lives on the line to help others. These heroes continue the recovery effort and Americans continue to donate blood and millions of dollars to help the victim's families. Our true spirit as Americans was revealed on September 11, 2001. We are a compassionate, strong, and courageous people.