Patriot Day, 2005

Proclamation 7929 of September 9, 2005

Patriot Day, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

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.

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