remembering tom K.
squad 252 NYFD

he was a straight backed all american boy
dedicated to life, liberty and the
pursuit of our safety
i was his friend for 2 years
and thought we would be
friends for a lifetime
every time i saw him
he had a new bruise on
his face, or arm, or leg
he brushed off the dangers
of storming into blazes
but he was not crazy
he was a dedicated soul
who followed his calling
one day into a world trade center
forever.