9/11 ... our American flags are flying

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeKU0I0VrS7nZcQbWrx_GWJG8ql3I5RUIq9_2ZGxNoQjcvPBAEtYO-Ck_i1ff0ptRWIQohKOEuwNMxiagOWJVv64S7YphNUAALEf-CXr-VPYbenUzNtMiHLHo_zsi4wxKsRTB8qFUHelH/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeKU0I0VrS7nZcQbWrx_GWJG8ql3I5RUIq9_2ZGxNoQjcvPBAEtYO-Ck_i1ff0ptRWIQohKOEuwNMxiagOWJVv64S7YphNUAALEf-CXr-VPYbenUzNtMiHLHo_zsi4wxKsRTB8qFUHelH/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="userContent">Our American flags are up ... not much of a breeze on this sunny, warm September day.</span> </div><br />Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />September 11, 2013

9/11/2001 American flags honor Lynn R. Mitchell never forget Terrorism 9/11 ... our American flags are flying

 Our American flags are up ... not much of a breeze on this sunny, warm September day. Photo by Lynn R. MitchellSeptember 11, 2013…

Read more »

Governor Bob McDonnell: 9/11 a day of remembrance, patriotism, and prayer

On the 12th anniversary of the terrorism attacks that came to America on September 11, 2001, Virginia's Governor Bob McDonnell called on his fellow citizens to pause at 9:37 a.m. to remember when American Airlines Flight 77 impacted with the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.<br /><br />Today has been proclaimed a <a href="http://www.governor.virginia.gov/OurCommonwealth/Proclamations/viewproc.cfm?id=390">Day of Remembrance, Patriotism and Prayer in the Commonwealth of Virginia</a>.<br /><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">9/11 Day of Remembrance, Patriotism and Prayer</span></b><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">WHEREAS,</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> the events of September 11, 2001 profoundly affected - and continue to affect - all aspects of our society, and the lives of Virginians, Americans and people across the world were changed forever following the destruction of the World Trade Center complex in New York City, the attack against the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the crash of Flight 93 in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania; and</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">WHEREAS</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">, twelve years later the citizens of our Commonwealth and these United States continue to mourn for the more than three thousand innocent voices that were tragically silenced-including 184 in Virginia at the Pentagon-by terrorists on that infamous day of death and destruction; and</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">WHEREAS,</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> it is imperative that we never forget our shock and revulsion at the needless destruction, the bravery of our first responders who risked all for their neighbors, our anguish from the sudden loss of so many precious lives, or how we as a people did not succumb to a state of fear as the terrorists intended, but instead set aside our differences and united as patriots in our country's hour of need; and</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">WHEREAS,</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> while we reflect upon the memory of the departed, it is important that we also pause to remember and honor the sacrifices of all those members of our armed forces who have given their lives in heroic service to our country and all members of our military who have volunteered to bring those responsible for the 9/11 attacks and their supporters to justice during the Global War on Terror; and</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">WHEREAS,</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> prayer has long served as a measure of our nation's strong heritage of faith and has been an indispensable source of moral and spiritual guidance for citizens throughout our Commonwealth's history, and it is fitting that our Commonwealth reserve a day in which our citizens may reflect and mourn - consistent with their own faith traditions - with those who have suffered as a result of terrorism, to humbly ask God for the strength and fortitude necessary to protect our lives, liberty and property from future transgressions, and to give thanks for the freedoms with which we as a people are fortunate enough to be blessed;</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">NOW, THEREFORE</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">, I, Robert F. McDonnell, do hereby recognize September 11, 2013 as a DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, PATRIOTISM AND PRAYER in our <b>COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA</b>, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">FURTHERMORE</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">, I urge all citizens of our Commonwealth to display the flag of the United States of America wherever possible, and I invite all to witness a one-minute, statewide Moment of Silence starting at 9:37 AM - when American Airlines Flight 77 impacted with the Pentagon in our County of Arlington - and I encourage all Virginians to reflect upon the lives lost and heroic sacrifices made on that fateful eleventh day of September.</span>

9/11/2001 Bob McDonnell Day of Remembrance never forget Patriotism and Prayer in the Commonwealth of Virginia Terrorism Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell: 9/11 a day of remembrance, patriotism, and prayer

On the 12th anniversary of the terrorism attacks that came to America on September 11, 2001, Virginia's Governor Bob McDonnell called on his fellow citizens to pause at 9:37 a.m. to remember when American Airlines Flight 77 impacted with the Pentagon…

Read more »

The eve of 9/11

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XcQp8Hllni49png_95vw9Cqa3WZfEeJstSXdo3ftE82NiWwmP1oqkSA1uenDgdbegUYQkUjo9ZEpUB2nNvn_hX_DHom74LyPX6m9rcrznpTPEZoeAXlG8oBiX3Jhj3b3zi7oifdz1NJ0/s1600/9-11+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XcQp8Hllni49png_95vw9Cqa3WZfEeJstSXdo3ftE82NiWwmP1oqkSA1uenDgdbegUYQkUjo9ZEpUB2nNvn_hX_DHom74LyPX6m9rcrznpTPEZoeAXlG8oBiX3Jhj3b3zi7oifdz1NJ0/s320/9-11+9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />It's the day before September 11th. This year marks 12 years since that beautiful September day when terrorists attacked America, killing 3,000 innocent souls and destroying the Twin Towers with two jet airliners while also ramming a jet into the Pentagon and into the countryside in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.<br /><br />I reflect every year. This one is no different even though it's been a dozen years since that day, but it's etched in my memory ... it will not escape my mind.<br /><br />It bothers me that younger generations seem to already be detached from 9/11. After only 12 years. Why aren't they being taught of that tragic event?<br /><br />Please fly an American flag on Wednesday in memory of those who died and as a tribute to our military, firefighters, police officers, First Responders, and everyone else who was on the front lines, not just on 9/11 but right on through today. Fly American flags at home, work, and anywhere you can.<br /><br />And please don't forget what happened that day....

9/11 American flag firefighters First Responders never forget police officers The eve of 9/11

It's the day before September 11th. This year marks 12 years since that beautiful September day when terrorists attacked America, killing 3,000 innocent souls and destroying the Twin Towers with two jet airliners while also ramming a jet into the Pen…

Read more »

9/11, GWB, and the bullhorn speech ... may we never forget

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlEsFFOjuUJvzPbZxMo5ZXWWj9z71F5ZrZwpG2gxow2ojMBLzfy25KoilGtj76Dc41yc4lV3LmmKUjashGd5ApSGthr8FeG4S4F96g7GTjvMkcuywfDpMMbELv_BD1g8GUyF5hHWNpE75/s1600/George+W.+Bush+bullhorn+speech.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlEsFFOjuUJvzPbZxMo5ZXWWj9z71F5ZrZwpG2gxow2ojMBLzfy25KoilGtj76Dc41yc4lV3LmmKUjashGd5ApSGthr8FeG4S4F96g7GTjvMkcuywfDpMMbELv_BD1g8GUyF5hHWNpE75/s400/George+W.+Bush+bullhorn+speech.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It can never be said enough ... we cannot forget the terrorism attacks of 9/11 and the 3,000 innocent souls who perished that day. I hope those who were too young to be impacted by the events of that day will listen to those who were there.<br /><br />"USA! USA! USA!" Spontaneous chants roared from the crowd of rescue workers on September 14, 2001, three days after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as President George W. Bush stood at Ground Zero and, with bullhorn in hand, said the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7OCgMPX2mE">words that were heard around the world</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote><b>President Bush:</b> Thank you all. I want you all to know -- it can't go any louder (referring to the bullhorn) -- I want you all to know that America today is on bended knee, in prayer for the people whose lives were lost here, for the workers who work here, for the families who mourn. The nation stands with the good people of New York City and New Jersey and Connecticut as we mourn the loss of thousands of our citizens<br /><br /><b>Rescue Worker:</b> I can't hear you!<br /><br /><b>President Bush:</b> I can hear you! I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you! And the people -- and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!<br /><br /><b>Rescue Workers:</b> (Roar from the crowd) USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! <br /><br /><b>President Bush:</b> The nation sends its love and compassion ...<br /><br /><b>Rescue Worker:</b> God bless America!<br /><br /><b>President Bush:</b> ... to everybody who is here. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for making the nation proud, and may God bless America.<br /><br /><b>Rescue Workers:</b> (Chanting) USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!</blockquote>May we never forget.

9/11 bullhorn speech never forget NYFD President George W. Bush Terrorism USA 9/11, GWB, and the bullhorn speech ... may we never forget

It can never be said enough ... we cannot forget the terrorism attacks of 9/11 and the 3,000 innocent souls who perished that day. I hope those who were too young to be impacted by the events of that day will listen to those who were there."USA! USA!…

Read more »