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.
It’s 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, I’ll 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
“I don’t have a Koran”
I have probably 10 of them. I got them free almost every time I stepped off the plane in the Magic Kingdom, er, I mean Saudi.
I was kinda afraid to refuse it, so I just took it.
I’ve never been there, didn’t know that. Are they in English or Arabic?
A bit pushier than opening a hotel drawer and finding the Gideon Bible and Book of Mormon.
These are a MUST SEE.
Three Things About Islam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib9rofXQl6w&feature=player_embedded
Of Mosques and Men: Reflections on the Ground Zero Mosque
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxFzFIDbKpg
Well, it's a good thing that she included her title, because otherwise, I'd not have known who she was.
May as well say g.d. America or something...
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W spoke publicly and declared Patriot’s Day. Obama and congress snuck it into another bill and never went public until 9/11 last year, when there was some sort of quiet proclamation. I was somewhat peeved and said then, next year when they do this I’m gonna make it more public.
I agree with you, NO!
I’d like everyone to use their email trees or whatever to spread the First lady’s email far and wide, perhaps reminding people that President Bush has already declared 9/11 as Patriot Day.
English and Arabic, parallel.
It soft pedals the harsher verses, mistranslating them.
Priceless, just priceless!
There’s a good sense of humor at work there, “wbill”.
Keep it up, we’re all going to need a lot of laughs in the days and years ahead of us.
-Rex
If thy enemy refuses to convert, diss them in front of their friends, instead of, smite him in the neck until he is dead?
Makes sense. You’d get more converts that way.
National Day of Service,my a$$.
FromWikipedia:
In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,993 killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Most Americans refer to the day as "Nine-Eleven (9/11)," "September Eleventh," or some variation thereof.(emphasis mine)U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved by a vote of 407-0 on October 25, 2001. It requested that the President designate September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." President George W. Bush signed the resolution into law on December 18, 2001 (as Public Law 107-89). It is a discretionary day of remembrance.
On September 4, 2002, President Bush used his authority created by the resolution and proclaimed September 11, 2002 as Patriot Day.
On this day, the President directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Yet another, admittedly recent, American tradition desecrated by the Great Pretender.
Thanks for the research!
As I posted above, Bush declared this openly and in public. Obama snuck it into a bill and never said a word until last year, and now.
Thank you for these photos.
We must NEVER FORGET that Muslims did this to our people.
...Hell, I saw Mexicans dancing in the street... but a certain free trader denied it.
“..Hell, I saw Mexicans dancing in the street... but a certain free trader denied it.”
Yes that event brought all our “Friends” to the surface!
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Throughout America, patriotism was renewed through common purpose and dedicated service in the days and weeks following September 11. Many joined our Armed Forces to protect our country at home and abroad; others chose to serve in their own neighborhoods and communities, lending their skills and time to those in need. Fences and boundaries gave way to fellowship and unity.
In the wake of loss and uncertainty, Americans from every corner of our country joined together to demonstrate the unparalleled human capacity for good. To rekindle this spirit, I signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act last year, which recognizes September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. I called upon every American to make an enduring commitment to serve their community and our Nation. The response to that appeal has been inspirational, and last year more than 63 million Americans volunteered in their communities. I encourage all Americans to visit Serve.gov, or Servir.gov for Spanish speakers, for more information and resources on opportunities for service across America.
By any measure, these myriad acts of service have strengthened our country and fostered a new wave of active and engaged citizens of all ages and walks of life. Americans should be particularly proud of the example set by our Nation's young people, who came of age following the horrors of September 11, yet still believe a truly patriotic idea: that people who love their country can change it. Through selfless acts for country and for one another, patriots in every corner of our Nation continue to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, and they reaffirm our charge to reach for a more perfect Union.
Patriot Day, 2002
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On this first observance of Patriot Day, we remember and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will not forget the events of that terrible morning nor will we forget how Americans responded in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania -- with heroism and selflessness; with compassion and courage; and with prayer and hope. We will always remember our collective obligation to ensure that justice is done, that freedom prevails, and that the principles upon which our Nation was founded endure.
Inspired by the heroic sacrifices of our firefighters, rescue and law enforcement personnel, military service members, and other citizens, our Nation found unity, focus, and strength. We found healing in the national outpouring of compassion for those lost, as tens of millions of Americans participated in moments of silence, candlelight vigils, and religious services. From the tragedy of September 11 emerged a stronger Nation, renewed by a spirit of national pride and a true love of country.
We are a people dedicated to the triumph of freedom and democracy over evil and tyranny. The heroic stories of the first responders who gave their all to save others strengthened our resolve. And our Armed Forces have pursued the war against terrorism in Afghanistan and else-where with valor and skill. Together with our coalition partners, they have achieved success.
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