Posted on 09/05/2010 5:29:14 PM PDT by Kaslin
The month of September 2005 was a very busy month for President Bush after Katrina came on land at the Gulf coast and damaged the area. We see President Bush and First Lady Laura visiting New Orleans and other affected areas in Louisiana and Mississippi to comfort the victims of the hurricane and bring aid
The country lost Chief Justice William Renquist who passed away on September 3, 2005
President Bush nominated Judge Roberts to become the next Chief Supreme Court Justice. On September 29th Justice Roberts was sworn in as the 20th? Supreme Court Chief Justice.
President Bush remembered 9/11 heroes at a Medal of Valor ceremony. He also met with several foreign leaders and addressed the Useless Nations
For the quote of the month I have chosen President Bush’s Remarks which he gave at the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance Service on September 16, 2005
If only.......*MEGA-sigh*
Thank you, pattyvita, for your great work once again! I love reading about what GWB is doing-—and of course seeing new photos. :)
THANK YOU for the GWB update and photo — gosh, I love that man!!
Boy, it’s hard to believe that tomorrow will be 9 years since our country got attacked on September 11th. It’s even sadder that for the 2nd straight year in a row, President Bush won’t be around to commemorate this anniversary.
But at least he isn’t forgetting Sept 11th nor has his support for the military faded at all. In fact, he and his father George H.W. Bush are lending their support to an organization called “Pedaling for Patriots” where a former CIA official and wife are about to go on cross-country bicycling trip to raise funds for the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation.
These are the most powerful words GWB wrote: “I vowed that I would never forget the wounds from that day. Our country was attacked with deliberate and massive cruelty because we are freedom’s home and defender. In our grief and anger, we found our mission and our moment. We used all elements of our national power to keep America safe at home by taking the fight to the enemy abroad and promoting liberty as an alternative to terror. Nine years after September 11, our safety from terrorism on our soil is a tribute to the dedicated men and women in our intelligence services and the military who work day and night to defend our great land.”
Wow, very moving... his words speak volumes.
Please take a look at both GWB and Bush 41’s letters typed and handsigned in their beautiful stationery:
http://www.pedalingforpatriots.com/2010/09/two-former-presidents-send-letters-of-support/
Learn more about Pedaling For Patriots:
http://www.pedalingforpatriots.com/
Makes me wish I could “pedal” with them!
God bless the Bush family...they love their country and it
shows in everything they do.
...unlike the fake “president” who is sullying the WH right now!
...and God Bless America!
Read PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH’s ‘911’ commemorative statement here:
http://www.facebook.com/georgewbush
Join over 40,000 other facebook users in providing President Bush with ‘feedback’ about his courageous leadership after 911! [NOTE: President Bush’s facebook page now has over 440,000 ‘likes’ — putting him on pace for well over 500,000 ‘likes’ by the time his book debuts on November 9.]
Thanks for posting
It was nice to read the words of a man that loves this great nation, unlike the current occupant of the WH.
I'm sure President Bush will never forget the terrible events of 9/11.
I'm never going to forget that day, and I will never forget President Bush's leadership after the worst attack America has ever seen....
I felt very safe while he was our President.
Awesome! thanks for the link. My news feed is so cluttered, I miss important stuff!
I’ve already posted to his site. :-)
Do you know if he has commented on the Ground Zero mosque, and I’ve missed it? I haven’t heard him say anything about it.
Thanks for posting, DrDeb! I was so happy to see so many responses to his post earlier today. God bless GWB!
You know, it would be so awesome if Pres. Bush’s Facebook page got to 1 million likes by the time his book is released on November. Don’t know if that will happen, but it’s a real possibility. There’s a lot of people out there who are going to be curious about the book and want to hear what he has to say. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!
Watch the video clips where GWB gets teary-eyed during the moment in silence ceremony and the appearance of the Texas National Guard troops.
Just got back from down south for the weekend, and it's nice to come home to good news and good people.
May God continue to bless and protect OUR President, George W. Bush, courageous leader and all around great guy!
Thank you, Governor Rendell and Secretary Salazar for your good words. Thank you, Gordy, for helping the families that I am looking at before me.
When I was first here on September 17th, 2001, this quiet field was scarred by a smoldering crater. Our grief was raw and our heartache was heavy. We were just learning the names of those aboard flight 93 and the story of their sacrifice.
This peaceful place was not chosen by the terrorists. They had other targets for their violence and hate. This spot was chosen by the passengers of flight 93, who spared our country from even greater horrors.
As we gather to remember those who were lost and honor their courage, we are deeply grateful. The events of September 11th grow distant in time, but they remain vivid in the memory of our nation and in the hearts of those who suffered such a great loss.
Over the years, we've learned the stories of those last minutes aboard flight 93. Passengers placed calls to authorities to warn them of the hijacking. We know they called family members to assure them of their love and to tell them of their plans. One passenger called his wife and said, "I know we're all going to die. There is three of us, going to do something about it. I love you, honey."
And we know that in the midst of their fear, they were calmed by their faith. A crew member called her husband and told him that they were going to rush the hijackers. Over the phone line, he heard other passengers whispering the 23rd psalm, "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for thou art with me."
Nine years ago, in the skies above this field and in Washington and in New York City, we saw the worst of our enemy and the best of our nation. And we were suddenly reminded of many half forgotten lessons. We saw that there is evil in the world, but also good at the heart of our country.
America was attacked, but the deepest belief of our democracy was vindicated, that our greatness and strength is found in the character of our citizens.
Americans responded with heroism and selflessness, with compassion and courage, and with prayer and hope. In our grief we learned that our faith is an active faith, that we are called to serve and care for one another and to bring hope and comfort where there is despair and sorrow.
We remember 9/11 not only as a day of great loss but also a day of recommitment to certain enduring values. When the innocent are attacked, Americans defend them. When the innocent suffer, Americans rally to their aid. In the face of terror, Americans chose to overcome evil with good.
It was following the tragic events of that September morning that we saw the goodness of the lord in the land of the living. We saw it here as Shanksville's first responders rushed to this field and in the endurance of all of those that worked passed exhaustion to rescue people trapped in the towers and the Pentagon.
And again, as millions of Americans participated in blood drives, candlelight vigils, and memorial services, saying prayers in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, and we found unity in the shared grief. When this field was marked by smoldering ashes, now there is green grass. But the passage of time cannot erase the images etched in our minds from that calm September morning. We remember the moment the news came where we were and what we were doing. George and I grieved with the families whose loved ones perished on that bright blue morning. We thought about your loss every day that we lived in the White House and your stories remain close to our hearts. George sends his love.
And today we join with all Americans as we pause to remember those most affected by that day. We remember the families and friends of the lost and we still feel the wound of September 11th. We know the memories of your loved ones have not aged by time. You inspire us with your grace and strength.
We remember the law enforcement and intelligence personnel who stand watch on our behalf at every hour. And we remember the men and women of our military who oppose radicalism and terrorism at this very hour in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other places around the world.
On this day, Americans have no division. Together, we recall the events that changed each one of us and that united our nation. Together, we honor the lost in silence and we remember that our quiet and peace is always defended by the courage of the brave.
Thank you all. God bless you, and God bless America.
....because OUR president LOVES this country with all his
heart and it shows with everything he does....even now when
he’s NOT always in the spotlight.
...unlike the FAKE president sullying the WH now.
At this rate, President Bush should get to 600,000 ‘likes’ by early November. If his book tour lasts for at least 2 months, he might be able to reach the 1 million mark!
[NOTE: President Bush’s ‘likes’ have already exceeded the two other former presidents, Clinton and Carter, as well as most of the current political leaders: Pelosi, Boehner, McConnell, Reid, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich and Mike Huckabee. Romney is within reach.]
THANK YOU for posting the transcript of Laura’s beautiful and touching speech!
I’m quite sure that President Bush has not publicly commented on the Ground Zero mosque. However, his former assistant/spokesperson, Karen Hughes wrote an editorial (perhaps at his request) that strongly urged the Imam to honor the wishes of the 911 families and move the mosque.
Thanks for posting the transcript
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