An update from Rep. Ingraham

Patriot Day falls on the 11th of September, 2014 (also commonly known as ‘Nine-Eleven’) and is remembered globally as the anniversary of the catastrophic terrorist attacks on the USA that fell on September 11, 2001.  An event that touched all our lives in some way, not to be forgotten.

While we reflect on Patriot Day and its memories and lessons, we should not confuse it with Patriot’s Day, as Patriot’s Day is a day of remembrance that commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.

On September 11th, America, her people and their values were under attack.  Lives were lost, buildings destroyed and people found themselves in a state of disbelief, confusion, and at times fearful, because of this unknown enemy that destroyed thousands of innocent lives.  This attack had a ripple effect the reached out across all America; no one was untouched by the tragedy.

But, out of the ashes that 11th day of September the American Spirit was re-awakened.  Ordinary people became heroes, helping others whose needs where greater than their own.  Our emergency response people, rose to new heights, pushing themselves beyond even their own expectations to save others, even at the cost of their own lives, in some cases, because it was about helping those in need and working together to overcome adversity.

While, this event changed our nation in many ways, the character of our Nation, our faith in one another and our legacy as a country strengthened by service and selflessness remained the same, if not even stronger as we continue to see neighbors offering a helping hand, a willingness to volunteer and help survivors from not only from acts of terrorism but to natural disasters, which has also impacted many lives throughout America these many years since that fateful day on September 11th.

On December 18, 2001 by joint resolution of the United States Congress, Public Law 111-13, the Congress designated September 11th of each year as “Patriot Day” and by Public Law 111-13, approved on April 21, 2009 the Congress’ request that the observance of September 11th be annually recognized as the “National Day of Service and Remembrance.

 “Patriot Day”, the National Day of Service and Remembrance is a time of reflection and a reminder, lest we forget, the loss of life and damage that was caused from the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil, when on September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked and then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York.

So, as we approach this coming “Patriot Day”, this National Day of Service and Remembrance,  may we all take a moment to remember and honor not only those who lost their lives that day, but to honor those families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the losses & changes that day brought to their lives.

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