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Bush Proclaims 'National Days of Prayer and Remembrance'
American Forces Press Service ^ | John J. Kruzel

Posted on 09/06/2007 4:42:34 PM PDT by SandRat

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2007 – President Bush is urging Americans to light candles and ring bells to honor terrorism victims and servicemembers during “National Days of Prayer and Remembrance” tomorrow through Sept. 9.

Bush carved out the symbolic calendar days to encourage Americans to remember the 2,974 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and to reaffirm the global terror war’s foundation, according to a proclamation the White House released yesterday.

“During this year's National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we honor the thousands of victims who died in the brutal and ruthless attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon,” Bush said in the proclamation. “I ask that the people of the United States and their places of worship mark these (days) with memorial services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils.”

He also invited people around the world to participate in the days of prayer and remembrance.

Bush added that the nation remembers with gratitude the firefighters, police officers and citizens who acted with courage and compassion after four hijacked commercial airplanes crashed at three sites on U.S. soil, and he issued a stern warning to those who perpetrate or condone such attacks.

“Never forgetting that terrible day, we remain determined to bring our enemies to justice, defy the terrorists' ideology of hate, and work to make our world safer,” he said.

The president paid homage to some 4,177 servicemembers killed during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and thanked members currently serving in the U.S. military.

“We are grateful for those who continue to protect our nation and our way of life. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication help preserve our freedom,” Bush said in the proclamation. “We pray for their safety, for all those who love them, and for the peace we all seek.”

He said the nation remains hopeful, due to kind and compassionate Americans’ commitment to freedom and opportunity.

“During these days of prayer and remembrance, we reflect on all we have lost and take comfort in each other and in the grace and mercy of our Creator,” the president said. “May God guide us, give us strength and wisdom, and may He continue to bless our great country.”

Related Sites:
Presidential Proclamation


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: 911; abledanger; bush; days; national; prayer; proclamation; remembrance; sixthanniversary; terrorism

1 posted on 09/06/2007 4:42:36 PM PDT by SandRat
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To: SandRat

“...urging Americans to light candles and ring bells to honor terrorism victims...”

Ringing bells and lighting candles won’t bring any of the victims back, but completely releasing the dogs war will make this vermin sorry for what they did. Oops, did anyone find my plastic wrist band?


2 posted on 09/06/2007 4:56:09 PM PDT by 353FMG (Government is the opiate of the people.)
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To: SandRat
May God guide us...

The left isn't going to like that.

3 posted on 09/06/2007 4:57:53 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: Cementjungle

The NYT was already complaining about another year of 9/11 tributes, so Bush’s proclamation should send them over the edge.

“As 9/11 Draws Near, a Debate Rises: How Much Tribute Is Enough?”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890146/posts


4 posted on 09/06/2007 5:16:22 PM PDT by LibFreeOrDie (L'Chaim!)
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To: LibFreeOrDie

I hope it does push them over the edge. They deserve to be dropped off the edge into the pit for their unceasing attacks on this President with zero acknowledgement that he deserves credit for preventing any further attacks like 911 in six years! Back then, most Americans believed a series of attacks were definitely going to happen. They have not happened.

Our forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and our efforts around the world with other nations to prevent terrorist attacks, as well as the measures and technologies we have been using here at home are the reasons.....all engineered by this President.

Thank you, President Bush, to you and to VP Cheney and to all in our military and all the true patriots in our defense agencies and intelligence agencies.

Despite everything the media and the Dems have thrown at you and at this country, you have remained firm and determined and at work, hard work, to protect this country.

I’ll be joining in the days of prayer and remembrance and will email the local media to tell them am doing so and urging them to publicize it on their news website!


5 posted on 09/06/2007 6:44:12 PM PDT by Freedom'sWorthIt
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