Posted on 09/10/2010 8:19:50 AM PDT by DBrow
Good morning,
Nine years ago, nearly three thousand Americans lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Like many Americans, I was shocked and horrified by the attacks on our country. But I was also inspired by the heroism and selflessness of so many of my fellow Americans in the wake of this tragedy.
From the brave men and women of Flight 93 who sacrificed their own lives to save the lives of others, to the first responders who rushed without hesitation to help those in need, to the young men and women who chose to join our Armed Forces following the attacks - these tragic events united Americans in a remarkable spirit of solidarity and compassion.
Its that spirit of selflessness and service that inspired the first September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance last year. On this day all Americans can honor the brave men and women who lost and risked their lives by serving others in their community.
Tomorrow, I will be volunteering with Mission Serve, an initiative bringing together civilian and military communities through service and volunteerism. Working alongside active duty members of the military, wounded warriors, veterans, military spouses and students, Ill help renovate a community center at a retirement community for veterans in McLean, Virginia.
You can join me in participating in the National Day of Service by finding a service opportunity in your area on Serve.gov:
Whether you help clean up a local park, participate in a food drive, or help out in a local soup kitchen or school, volunteering strengthens our communities and our country. The National Day of Service presents an opportunity to take time to make a difference in your area and make a commitment to serve your community throughout the year.
On the anniversary of this tragic day in our history, I hope you will join me in honoring all those who put the needs of others before their own by serving in your community.
To all Americans mourning the loss of their loved ones on September 11th, the President and I extend our sincerest condolences. Your courage and sacrifice is an inspiration to all Americans.
Sincerely,
Michelle Obama First Lady of the United States
Let’s hope Laura Bush doesn’t go along with this malarkey tomorrow. Somehow after the Michelle Antoinette summer and AF1 joy ride to Spain AND the GZM, I think this 9/11 remake will especially annoy people.
Well, we know that she didn’t write that little composition, since she’s barely literate.
ML/NJ
Can we NOT try to make this a Marxist Festival, comrades?
This is a day that should be about what it is ... the anniversary of a cold blooded mass murder of Americans by "The Religion of Peace" ... We Remember them all and how they were murdered. We do NOT need to blunt it and keep APPEASING the Religion of Murderers.
What's next, "Pearl Harbor Universal Brotherhood Day?"
"Remember the Alamo had Mexicans killed there, too?"
I hate these GD people and their GD Marxist philosophy.
Day of attack on the USA and death, mourning for the loss of 3,000 lives, and the start of a decade long military action overseas. What the heck does that have to do with this community organizing crapola? Idiot socialists.
2nd year Obama is not going to ground zero. Last time (as Senator) he had to because John McCain did. I dont see him ever going during his term. Declaring a day of service is a way to deflect from being a sacred memorial day.
Those who want to submit to Allah can enjoy their day of submission. The rest of us can celebrate our American freedoms and burn the stupid koran.
I've had just about enough of this Muslim take over crap. Americans have never been more oppressed than they are today, and every new law is Sharia compliant. People had better start waking up.
“Moslems replace other peoples holy sites and memorials with their own, to change their meaning.”
I thought that back when this first became law. i think it was part of the Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act.
Communists do this too, take over sites and holidays, it’s not just a Muslim thing.
I hear you!
Kiss off. We're not all skilled community organizers like you two are. And don't you be telling me how to remember Sept 11th b*tch.
Who in the Hell is this freak to order anything.
An arrogant elitist socialist pig.
obviously...the Imam / Pres. Parsley, is "out" playing golf again..
(& again..& again..& again..& again..& again)
"this "president job thing" is interfering w/ my golf game."
“Who in the Hell is this freak to order anything.”
This day of service was in a bill passed by Congress and signed by the Pres ent, that’s how.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I think it was the Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act, and we kicked it around when it was being proposed and voted on. Nobody then liked the National Day Of Service, and looking over this thread, people like it less now. Much less now.
I’ll be at BW3s doing the same, and having dome wings too.
Good point. Let's just call it a team effort.
Does she mean servitude?
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