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Presidential Proclamation -- National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2012
White House ^ | September 7 | White House Staff

Posted on 09/11/2012 4:48:49 AM PDT by PghBaldy

NATIONAL DAYS OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE, 2012 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

Eleven years ago, America confronted one of our darkest days. The events of September 11, 2001, brought collapsing towers in Manhattan and billowing smoke at the Pentagon, wreckage on a Pennsylvania field, and deep ache to the soul of our Nation. Nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives that morning; still more gave theirs in service during the hours, days, and years that followed. All were loved, and none will be forgotten. On these days of prayer and remembrance, we mourn again the men, women, and children who were taken from us with terrible swiftness, stand with their friends and family, honor the courageous patriots who responded in our country's moment of need, and, with God's grace, rededicate ourselves to a spirit of unity and renewal.

Those who attacked us sought to deprive our Nation of the very ideals for which we stand -- but in the aftermath of this tragedy, the American people kept alive the virtues and values that make us who we are and who we must always be. Today, the legacy of September 11 is one of rescue workers who rushed to the scene, firefighters who charged up the stairs, passengers who stormed the cockpit -- courageous individuals who put their lives on the line to save people they never knew. It is also a legacy of those who stood up to serve in our Armed Forces. In the 11 years since that day, more than 2 million American service members have gone to war. They have volunteered, leaving the comforts of home and family to defend the country they love and the people they hold dear. Many have returned with dark memories of distant places and fallen friends; too many will never return at all. As we mark these solemn days, we pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in faraway lands, to heroes who died in the line of duty here at home, and to all who keep faith with the principles of service and sacrifice that will always be the source of America's strength.

On September 11, 2001, in our hour of grief, a Nation came together. No matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family. This weekend, as we honor the memory of those we have lost, let us summon that spirit once more. Let us renew our sense of common purpose. And let us reaffirm the bond we share as a people: that out of many, we are one.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9, 2012, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States honor and remember the victims of September 11, 2001, and their loved ones through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, the visiting of memorials, the ringing of bells, evening candlelight remembrance vigils, and other appropriate ceremonies and activities. I invite people around the world to participate in this commemoration.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA


TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 911; 9112012; islam; obama; obamaremembers911; service

1 posted on 09/11/2012 4:49:03 AM PDT by PghBaldy
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To: PghBaldy

In today’s Weekly Address, President Obama talks about one of the legacies of September 11, 2001.

“Instead of turning inward with grief,” he said, “we’ve honored the memory of those we lost by giving back to our communities, serving those in need, and reaffirming the values at the heart of who we are as a people.”

That’s why we mark each September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance — an act that Congress made official in 2009 and which President Obama signed into law.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is charged with overseeing that effort, and this year, they hope to make it one of the largest days of charitable service in U.S. history.

Last year, for the 10th anniversary — the First Family, President Obama, the First Lady, Malia, and Sasha — all pitched in at the DC Central kitchen, preparing meals for those in need.

This year, you can sign up for a service opportunity near you at Serve.gov.

As President Obama says, “We are one American family. And we look out for each other – not just on the difficult days, but every day.”

Related Topics: Service http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/08/paying-tribute-service


2 posted on 09/11/2012 4:50:08 AM PDT by PghBaldy (Obama asks instead of applause, people wave their legs in the air in support of wimmyn.)
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To: PghBaldy

I’m listening to week one of Larry Ann’s lecture “The Founders’ Constitution and the Challenge of Progressivism” as part one of Constitution 201.

Much more worthwhile in honor of 911 victims.


3 posted on 09/11/2012 4:54:01 AM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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To: PghBaldy

I have a problem with his idea of “service” for this day. He is trying to erase the meaning and turn it into Democrat-approved “service” to leftists goals. What the heck does an act of jihad have to do with soup kitchens?


4 posted on 09/11/2012 4:54:46 AM PDT by PghBaldy (Obama asks instead of applause, people wave their legs in the air in support of wimmyn.)
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To: PghBaldy

...wasn’t it called something else last year when he wanted to make it something else?. “Unity And Remembrance” was 2010


5 posted on 09/11/2012 4:55:09 AM PDT by Doogle ((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: PghBaldy

I agree. It’s disgraceful. The US government FAILED its citizens on 9/11 and now they want its citizens to “serve”... serve whom? ...serve what?


6 posted on 09/11/2012 5:02:07 AM PDT by bryan999
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To: PghBaldy

If you want to do something meaningful today, go by your local fire/EMS station and personally thank the folks there for their service. They risk their lives daily for people they don’t even know .... like the firefighters/police/EMS did on Sept. 11. These folks are connected to Sept. 11 in a way that only folks in this profession truly understand - their “brothers & sisters” died that day. Say thanks .... and that you appreciate what they do and that you will never forget.


7 posted on 09/11/2012 5:03:28 AM PDT by MissMagnolia (Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. (M.Thatcher))
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To: Doogle
Since 2009, it is about service. I HATE the idea. I hate govt telling people to "serve" and especially on this day. Govt is not clergy or parents. They should tell people to serve, if anyone should. This also fits in with the Obamas telling us woking for profit is wrong, and we should all be community organizers.
8 posted on 09/11/2012 5:07:39 AM PDT by PghBaldy (Obama asks instead of applause, people wave their legs in the air in support of wimmyn.)
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To: FReepers

             


not word ONE about your coreligionist perpetrators, you traitorous muslim PUKE ! !

9 posted on 09/11/2012 5:19:16 AM PDT by tomkat
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To: tomkat

AMEN!!


10 posted on 09/11/2012 5:34:30 AM PDT by texican01
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To: PghBaldy

Any ‘proclamation’ that does not contain WHO attacked us and WHY, is just as dead and hollow as the man who signed it.


11 posted on 09/11/2012 5:59:01 AM PDT by MestaMachine (obama kills and bo stinks)
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