Sometimes, it's easier to recall the gist of someone's words than the specifics. I remember longtime Cardinal baseball play-by-play announcer Jack Buck reading a poem he wrote in 2001, after the September 11 atrocities. I don't remember the specifics of what he said except for two words, "cowardly foe."
I've never forgotten that description of the despicable attackers. Looking back, it's a shame that Buck didn't spout a profane tirade against those who sought to destroy us. That would have been out of character for him, of course, and not suitable for a mass audience that included young kids. Nevertheless, I don't see how anyone could have held it against him if he'd launched into a fiery, expletive-filled rant. After all, no admonishment could be harsh enough for vermin who extinguish others' lives for no good reason.
