As Americans, September 11th will always hold a special meaning for us- a day of reflection, grieving, and for some, healing. For other people, though, the day September 11th has additional importance as well, ones which are often brushed aside because of the national recognition of this day. This post is in honor of one of those people.

David Burns was 31 years old when he was taken from this earth suddenly and without warning, from a cerebral aneurysm. He went to work that morning, and died that afternoon. His birthday was September 11th.

David Burns

I found this song in a playlist that an ex had given me; for some reason, I don't ever remember hearing it. Maybe if I had, we'd still be together- who knows? In any case, here it is, Josh Ritter, singing "Stuck to You". He's dreamy, in a real sciency way. *swoon!*

Here are the lyrics: (video follows the lyrics- one live version, the other is the recorded version)

Well there's one thing Mama, I think you should know
That it's not Love, that makes the flowers grow
But a complex electron transfer process known as photosynthesis when chlorophyll reacts with the light of day
Since you're gone, the light has gone away



Oh there's one more thing Mama, I think that you'll find