The Dog Days of Summer
The ancient Romans referred to the hottest days of summer as dog days according to history books and ancient astronomy teachings. They attributed this hot weather to Sirius, the Dog Star and brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (the Large Dogand brightest star in the night time sky. But did you know as we approach the 10th anniversary, that Port Authority Officer David Lim was on duty at the WTC with his K-9 partner, Sirius, a yellow lab. When the first explosion hit, Officer Lim put his partner in his kennel as he went to investigate.
Officer Lim ran up 43 flights of stairs and aided in the rescue of countless people, just as his comrades did. Luckily, Officer Lim himself was rescued and survived the tragedy, but his partner did not make it. Four months later, when his body was found, all machinery was stopped, his body bag was draped with the American flag, a prayer was said and he was saluted, with the same respect that is given to police and firefighters.
So as we approach the 10th anniversary of the event that changed the history of the U.S., and remember the names of everyone who died in the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in that field in Pennsylvania, please take an extra minute to remember Sirius, who we will all meet someday in heaven along with all of our beloved pets who have gone before us.
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Published by Diane Zoller-Ciatto - Featured Television Contributor
Most recognize me as JerseyNana, I love being a freelance writer and poet. Avid lover of family and friends of all ages. Enjoy being a baby boomer, a conservative thinker and unapologetically American. View profile
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44 Comments
Post a Commentgood work, Diane!
Great article.
A very nice article.
:)
I came back to read this again. It's interesting.
A nice tribute. He should not be forgotten.
Sad story.
Thank you Sirius and thank you Nana from our family and our labs, Jackson and Samson. Sirius has joined our family heroes, labs, Otis and Leroy in heaven.
what a lovely tribute:)
Thank you for sharing, catching up on pv's.