A day in the life of President Bush (9/11/05): photos

Yahoo News Photos & WhiteHouse.gov ^ | 9/11/05

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: After the President and First Lady attended church in Washington this morning, they participated in a September 11, 2001 rememberance and moment of silence on the White House lawn. GWB then headed for New Orleans where he touched down mid-afternoon. He will be spending the night aboard the USS Iwo Jima, which is docked in New Orleans harbor near downtown.

The President was met by New Orleans Mayor Nagin, but Gov. Kathleen Blanco was not present.

Patriot Day 2005 Proclamation

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Four years have passed since our country was brutally attacked on a quiet September morning. On that day, thousands of innocent lives were taken from us. The victims and the families who lost loved ones remain in the hearts and prayers of our Nation. We also remember the courage of the firefighters, police officers, emergency rescue personnel, and scores of private citizens who showed us the true meaning of heroism and demonstrated our resolve to the world.

The mission that began on September 11, 2001, continues. Today, we see the virtue of the September 11th heroes embodied in our military personnel, who are taking the fight to our enemies and helping to keep us safe at home. Thousands of other Americans, from intelligence analysts to border guards to countless others, are doing vital work to help defend America and prevent future attacks. We are grateful to all of these men and women and to their families for their service and sacrifice. We honor those who have lost their lives defending our freedom, and we pray that God comfort their families. We pledge that we will not rest until we have won the war on terror.

As we mark this solemn anniversary, I call upon all our citizens to express their patriotism and their gratitude for the blessings of liberty. By flying the flag, supporting military families, and teaching young people about our founding ideals, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and since, and we help preserve our freedom for future generations.

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, 2005, 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 call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including 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 victims 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 ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[snugs]

I agree those who could get out on their own steam should and could take their pets but of course those who were trapped were reliant on the the rescuers allowing them to bring the pets with them.

In one Parish there was shelter already set up but in other cases some of the rescuers would not allow the animals in the choppers yet others did. Again there did not seem to be a constant plan by the local authorities.

[ozbushkin]

goodnight Wolfstar! My Monday work day is nearly over (just had my lunch)- so I am nearly over my monday-itis. Give Ricky a pat for me! :0)

[mrsmel]

Goodnite,and tell your critters that my critters say hi:)

[snugs]

Good night

[snugs]

And thank you for the dose today

[snugs]

Photobucket has option of 50% or 75% or 25% of original size just click on the edit option

[CAluvdubya]

Good night Wolfstar. Here is our newest family member. (hope I have it sized right)

Mathilda (Maddie)

[CAluvdubya]

Thank you snugs! I think I still could have gotten it smaller, huh?

Thanks also for telling me about Photobucket in the first place. I am getting better...just slowly! LOL

[snugs]

No problem for me I have cable LOL.

Lovely dog beautiful, re photobucket someone advised me so like to pass on info, I find it very easy to use and I must admit I think within the first week I had to go onto a paying account because of the amount of photos I had uploaded LOL

Good night I am off now.

[CAluvdubya]

Good night snugs. I am ready to go to paying account as well! LOL

[snugs]

I have about 2000 pictures/graphics on photobucket!!!

[tommix2]

People in my own neighborhood were immediately out with chain saws clearing fallen trees from the road,and staying close to home otherwise,as requested.Mayor Holloway stayed right here in the heat and humidity like the rest of us,not even to make a point,but to do his job.I am not surprised. I worked in Pascagoula years ago, and found the people in that part of Mississippi to be fine people, and I made good friends there. I am worried about them, but it was twenty years ago, and I have lost touch. I hope they are OK.

[CAluvdubya]

Wow! I have nothing like that. Some day, though! :)

[pollyannaish]

ROFL. Krystolizing. That is great!

I really, really do not like that man. I know he is on "our side" but with friends like that...

I've always liked Krauthammer. I am trying to figure out what is up there, because he has been disappointing on this issue. Perhaps he is trying to prove his "no-koolaid-for-you" credentials. Whatever it is, I understand your anger.

Speaking of Geraldo, I did catch a minute of his profile of a NOLA police officer who was every bit as heroic as the New York police officers and it dawned on me that the whole "helpless in New Orleans" thing is a msm storyline. Because New York is so much hipper and put together and heroic than the South. I'm not even from the South and it ticks me off BIG TIME.

I'm just ticked off all the way around. Sigh. And now, back to Little House on the Prarie for me. ; )

[pollyannaish]

Dead on. I think that qualifies as hard to work for. Because results are hard.

And God bless him for that!

[pollyannaish]

I talked to my cousin who is in the Air Force and has met McCain. He confirmed my suspicions that McCain is not what you see on tv and has a lot of bats in the bellfry, so to speak.

McCain will never be president, no matter what Krystol, and perhaps Krauthammer want. (Although with Krauthammer, I actually believe it is something else, but who knows.)

[ozbushkin]

aww Maddie is so cute. Is she an Aussie shepherd?

[FreeAtlanta]

I was thinking he looks like a laughing hyena. Sort of like the ones in Lion King.

[CAluvdubya]

that McCain is not what you see on tv and has a lot of bats in the bellfry, so to speak.

Now that I believe!!

[CAluvdubya]

Thanks, she is a sweetie.

She looks to be a mix of German Shepard and Aussie. The Aussie part should make her very smart. Hope she learns soon not to "play" with the cats! LOL