by Charles e. Starnater  9-13-2001

Dedicated to the memory of Michael Horrocks 1st officer United flight 175

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Michael's Song

I can't presume to tell you why
Some people hate and others die.
Perhaps it's just a way to test our faith.
But, fiery wounds of hatred are soothed and healed by love
Thus we all are changed
Thus we rise above

And I will bleed for you
to take away your pain
I will pray for you
to heal your soul again
I will cry with you
to heal your aching heart

And I will stand beside you.  Yes, I will stand beside you.
An hour, a day, a lifetime
We know not what's to be our destiny
Perhaps there's greater purpose in it all.
But, wasted lives and anger can serve to bind our hearts
Thus we learn to love
Thus we learn to live

And I will bleed for you
to take away your pain
I will pray for you
to heal your soul again
I will cry with you
to heal your aching heart 

And I will stand beside you, yes, I will stand beside you.
We talk of retribution
Of picking up the lance
Perhaps we should dream of Heros and heroic circumstance
For we bind our wounds together and our love will heal us all
Thus we all grow stronger
Thus we all stand tall

And I have bled for you
to take away your pain
I have prayed for you
to heal your soul again
I will cry with you
to heal your aching heart 
And I will stand beside you, yes, I will stand beside you.

This song dedicated to the memory of Michael Horrocks, First Officer of
United flight 175, brother of the wife of my friend and mentor Tom Brown Jr.
and to Grandfather who along with the Tracker family have taught me to seek
a purpose beyond self.  If you find comfort in this song please share it
with a friend.