September 11, 2008

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Patriot Day, 2008

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive.

Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation.

Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe.

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2008, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[MoFire390 118]

AMEN!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

[Dondestro 9]

I 2nd that!

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

My 1958 Ward LaFrance dedicated to all firefighters lost on 911. We will never ever forget! ANGELO J. SPOSTA PORT CHESTER PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1971.

Edited September 10, 2008 by PCFD ENG58

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL

WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE 343

[CPAGE 2]

Never forget 9-11-01

and all the hero's from that day.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Chris

[SgtGumby311 0]

Remember it everyday.....And be safe

[ENG47INE 17]

Never Forget the 343. Its hard to believe 7 years has gone by so fast.

[ex-commish 490]

Lets also keep in our prayers our troops who are fighting for us.

God Bless America !!!

[Guest]

If you haven't done so yet, it would be nice to fly the American flag on every residence tomorow.

[Guest EFFP411]

It may be seven years, but I still remember exactly what I was doing, where I was, what I was wearing, and every intricate detail of that day like it was yesterday. Though now we have an official holiday dedicated to it, we should remember it every day, and not have to be reminded of it, or only respect the lost 1 day a year. I know most of us in this community don't need the reminder, and may very well be living with the scars and the pain, but its really unfortunate that many do forget so easily... So to all those that need it, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET, AND WILL NEVER LET YOU FORGET EITHER!!! We live every day carrying on the honor and memory of our fallen brothers and sisters, so others may live... Edited September 11, 2008 by EFFP411

[ems-buff 81]

9-11 WE MUST NEVER FORGET!! GOD BLESS AMERICA

[Guest Photounit]

I took this photo this past weekend...... It is a tribute done by the Arlington Fire District to the men of FDNY Rescue 2 who died on that fatefull day..... It graces both sides of their Rescue 32-52 which was the former FDNY Rescue 2.

Edited September 11, 2008 by Photounit

[Dondestro 9]

WE MUST NEVER FORGET!! GOD BLESS AMERICA

[Guest Bootheng161]

We must never forget that day. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Edited September 11, 2008 by Bootheng161

[Guest]

May we never forget!

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Just got back from the UNH rememberance walk for 9/11. God bless everyone who died that day, you will never be forgotten.

[exmrvfc 0]

From Shakespeare:

This story shall the good man teach his son;

And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,

From this day to the ending of the world,

But we in it shall be remember'd;

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;

For he to-day that sheds his blood with me

Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,

This day shall gentle his condition:

And gentlemen in England now a-bed

Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,

And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks

That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

[abaduck 123]

Two from Tennyson come to mind at this time:

Death closes all; but something ere the end,

Some work of noble note, may yet be done.

And then...

Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho'

We are not now that strength which in old days

Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are:

One equal temper of heroic hearts,

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will

To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Mike

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I took this photo this past weekend...... It is a tribute done by the Arlington Fire District to the men of FDNY Rescue 2 who died on that fatefull day..... It graces both sides of their Rescue 32-52 which was the former FDNY Rescue 2.

It is a true tribute to the Brothers of Rescue 2 and the NYC Fire Department every time the rig goes on a run. R.I.P.

[Guest]

God Bless Everyone who die that and to the ones that die after that day

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