As we climb out of the rubble of debris in NYC and Washington D.C., we rejoice in the fact that the spirit and backbone of freedom and democracy is as strong as ever.

Below are references to Titans who have sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom and democracy.

*202 NYC Fire fighters who perished while trying to save lives from the initial attacks on the World Trade Center

*73+ NYC Police Officers who perished while trying to save lives from the initial attacks on the World Trade Center

*The thousands of lost souls who perished while going about their daily routine in NYC and Washington DC

*260+ passengers and crew of 4 airplanes that were turned into suicide bombs

*An unknown father in the World Trade Center who called a day care center saying he was about to die and wanted to say goodbye to his 4 year old son

*Thousands of Americans and others who are volunteering their efforts, time and blood