Monroe Chat

Today is 9/11 - why isn't the city hall flag at half-staff like everyone else? [V]

For complete statement: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_off ... d-Service/

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
http://www.news-leader.com/article/2009 ... taff+today

My son, who turned 8 yesterday (Sept. 10), allows me never to forget for a moment exactly how many years ago the tragedy took place. The first year, as we marked each milestone with our newborn, I knew when it had been a week ago, two weeks ago, a month ago, two months ago, etc. I've never had to stop for a moment to think about it. Yesterday we celebrated heartily at Chuck-e-cheese, and now today we are somber and remembering.