Moment of silence 9 11 time12/6/2023 ![]() ![]() I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2018, as Patriot Day. We applaud the unsung patriots in city halls, community centers, and places of worship across our country whose simple acts of kindness define the greatness of America.īy a joint resolution approved Decem(Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." We thank the dedicated men and women who keep our homeland safe and secure. We pray for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen currently serving our Nation in harm's way. Today, we honor the memories of the souls we lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to all of the patriots who have sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom. The noble sacrifices of these true patriots are forged into the great history of America. We were stirred to service by the deeds of those who labored in the ensuing days and months, often in dangerous conditions, to help our Nation rebuild and recover. We were inspired by police and first responders as they rushed headlong into burning buildings to rescue the injured and trapped, and as they courageously braved fire, smoke, and debris, descending deep into piles of rubble, ash, and twisted iron to search for survivors. We were moved by the heroism of the passengers and crew aboard United Flight 93, who sacrificed their lives to prevent further acts of terror. ![]() Their actions gave us hope and helped to sustain us in the days of healing that followed. Our love of country was made manifest through the examples of Americans engaging in countless acts of courage, grit, and selflessness. On September 11, 2001, the world came to understand the true source of America's strength: A people of an indomitable will and a society rooted in the timeless values of liberty. Through the dust and ashes, we emerged resilient and united - bruised but not broken. In New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, the enemies of liberty took aim on America, but their evil acts could not crush our spirit, overcome our will, or loosen our commitment to freedom. Although that fateful Tuesday 17 years ago began like any other, it erupted into horror and anguish when radical Islamist terrorists carried out an unprecedented attack on our homeland. ![]()
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