Posted September 11, 200420 yr Three years ago, our country was ruthlessly attacked, and more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives. We will always remember the victims: sons and daughters, husbands and wives, dads and moms, family members, co-workers, and friends. And we will always be inspired by the heroism and decency of our fellow citizens on that day. Police, firefighters, emergency rescue personnel, doctors, nurses, and many others risked their own lives to save the lives of their fellow citizens. They demonstrated the great character and bravery of our Nation, and they embody the great spirit of America. Since September 11th, America has fought a relentless war on terror around the world. We are staying on the offensive in this war -- striking the terrorists abroad so we do not have to face them here at home. We pray that God watch over our brave men and women in uniform and all who are waging this war and working to keep A merica safe. And we pray for their families. In the face of danger, America is showing its character. Three years after the attack on our country, Americans remain strong and resolute, patient in a just cause, and confident of the victory to come. 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, 2004, 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 be ginning 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 tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. George W. Bush
September 12, 200420 yr "Holiday" isn't exactly the word I would have used for describing Sept. 11 I would have gone more for a "National Day of Remembrance" but not holiday.
September 12, 200420 yr So on September 11 there will be no school? 553953[/snapback] no...this isn't exactly a national holiday, and it's not new. you still have school, just like you did last year and the year before. patriot day 2003 patriot day 2002 actually, the only thing significant about "patriot day" is that flags must be flown at half-staff at govt buildings. other than that, everything is still open and business goes on as usual.
September 12, 200420 yr So on September 11 there will be no school? 553953[/snapback] see this is why september 11th shouldnt be made a holiday.
September 13, 200420 yr So on September 11 there will be no school? 553953[/snapback] see this is why september 11th shouldnt be made a holiday. 554066[/snapback] agreed, most of the fed holidays are just days where people go to the beach an dhave a good time. How many people actually honor the fallen on memorial day, or Dr. King on martin luther king day
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