Posted on 09/10/2009 12:27:47 PM PDT by Beaten Valve
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- The White House on Thursday released the following proclamation from President Obama regarding Pariot Day and National Day of Remembrance and Service.
"Through the twisted steel of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the scarred walls of the Pentagon, and the smoky wreckage in a field in southwest Pennsylvania, the patriotism and resiliency of the American people shone brightly on September 11, 2001. We stood as one people, united in our common humanity and shared sorrow. We grieved for those who perished and remembered what brought us together as Americans.
Today, we honor the lives we lost 8 years ago. On a bright September day, innocent men, women, and children boarded planes and set off for work as they had so many times before. Unthinkable acts of terrorism brought tragedy, destruction, pain, and loss for people across our Nation and the world.
As we pay tribute to loved ones, friends, fellow citizens, and all who died, we reaffirm our commitment to the ideas and ideals that united Americans in the aftermath of the attacks. We must apprehend all those who perpetrated these heinous crimes, seek justice for those who were killed, and defend against all threats to our national security. We must also recommit ourselves to our founding principles. September 11 reminds us that our fate as individuals is tied to that of our Nation. Our democracy is strengthened when we uphold the freedoms upon which our Nation was built: equality, justice, liberty, and democracy. These values exemplify the patriotism and sacrifice we commemorate today.
In that same spirit of patriotism, I call upon all Americans to join in service and honor the lives we lost, the heroes who responded in our hour of need, and the brave men and women in uniform who continue to protect our country at home and abroad. In April, I was proud to sign the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which recognizes September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Originated by the family members of those who lost loved ones on 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance is an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassion that inspired our Nation following the attacks, and rededicate ourselves to sustained service to our communities.
Throughout the summer, people of all ages and backgrounds came together to lend a helping hand in their communities through United We Serve. As this summer of service draws to an end, we renew the call to engage in meaningful service activities and stay engaged with those projects throughout the year. Working together, we can usher in a new era in which volunteering and service is a way of life for all Americans. Deriving strength from tragedy, we can write the next great chapter in our Nation's history and ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the promise of America.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day, and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2009, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. 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 and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with other ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA"
Remember that during his speech in Berlin, OBOZO proclaimed:
“I am NOT a Citizen of the United States! I am a Citizen of the World!”
OBOZO wants the accolades of his Fellow Terrorists for Conquering and Destroying OUR GREAT AMERICA!
Agreed!
I didn’t really think Obama was going to pronounce it “Get Even” day.
It’s Patriot’s Day period. He can say whatever he wants but many of us remember the day for what it is and Obozo will not change that!
I will remember 9/11 at the range, with over 300 rounds of practice fire (mostly .22 but high caliber as well). Maintaining my ability to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, also counts as my service to the country.
It's Patriots Day and we'll mark it accordingly, Barry.
How 'bout you and your Muslim friends just be satisfied with Eid al Fitr later this month and stop trying to screw with American remembrances?
SCREW HIM
I put up 3 flags, 20 ribbons and a sign “9/11 never forget “
call me a traitor, i really dont give a damn anymore
The cult of personality at its finest.
He has this exactly the opposite of the truth: the fate of our republic is tied to that of its individuals. If you destroy the individual and their individual rights, you will no longer have a republic.
Yep. Has been for a long.
Traditionally it was designated as April 19 in observance of the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Since 1969, however, the holiday has been observed on the third Monday in April, providing a three-day long weekend. It is also a school holiday for many local colleges and universities, both public and private.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots%27_Day
Zerø can take his BS and stick it.
Okay, it looks like April 19th is PatriotS’ Day and according to several of my calendars, Sept. 11th is Patriot Day (no s or possessive s).
For those DUmmie/Kaos lurkers who think we hate him, I have to say that I just watched Obama’s speech at the Pentagon and thought it was a good speech. It made me sad, not because of the event it was commemorating (although there is that too) but because this man should be someone we ALL rally around in unity for this country, yet that isn’t the case. Liberals always called Bush the great divider—this president has FAR surpassed anything President Bush ever did. :*(
Such a solemn day of rememberance that he couldn’t see fit to visit Ground Zero and lay a wreath on the first September 11 of his “presidency”.
Hey Obama, did you already forget about January 19th? Or are you going to hyphinate every meaningful national day of _____ with “...and community service”?
Initiated by Congress in 1994, King Day of Service builds on that that legacy by transforming the federal holiday honoring Dr. King into a national day of community service grounded in his teachings of nonviolence and social justice. The aim is to make the holiday a day ON, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to improve lives, bridge social barriers, and move our nation closer to the “Beloved Community” that Dr. King envisioned.
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