On this day, let us honor the memory of the innocent victims we lost and carry on the legacy of the selfless heroes who served our Nation on September 11 and in its aftermath. the moment you got the phone call - no matter how many years go by. I know from personal experience that memorials can bring everything back as painfully as if it happened today To the families around America whose pain is especially personal on this day: Our entire Nation, including Jill and I, holds you close in our hearts and sends you our love.
They were the daughters who made their parents proud and the sons who lifted up their friends. They were the fathers who drove the neighborhood carpools to school. They were the mothers who tucked their kids into bed at night. On this Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11, and we recommit ourselves to the spirit of unity, patriotism, and service that carried our Nation through in the days that followed.īefore they were national heroes, the women and men we honor were already heroes to so many others. They are reminders that we are a great country because we are a good people. These patriots - people of undaunted courage, uncommon resolve, and unwavering perseverance - are forever ingrained in our national character. And a generation of women and men answered the call of duty by joining our Armed Forces to defend our freedom and our democracy. Passengers and crewmembers gave their lives to thwart another attack. EMTs, construction workers, colleagues, and strangers tended to the wounded. Firefighters and police officers rushed into crumbling buildings and raging fires to save others. On September 11, 2001, ordinary Americans performed extraordinary acts of heroism. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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