[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21921-21922]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              SEPTEMBER 11--A TIME TO REMEMBER OUR HEROES

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2003

  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, not all American heroes make headlines. In 
fact, most don't. They don't seek the spotlight and they don't need 
slaps on the back. American heroes go to work every morning, do a good 
job and provide for their families.

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  We celebrate our heroes on Sept. 11, just as we mourn the innocent 
victims of that day.
  Sept. 11 marks a time when Americans grieve and remember our terrible 
losses. But it's also a time when we celebrate the patriotism, courage 
and valor of public servants and extraordinary citizens.
  Heroism manifested itself that day in people from all walks of life. 
Travelers flying from New Jersey to California said goodbye to their 
loved ones, prayed together and one said, ``Let's roll!'' Hundreds 
knowingly sacrificed their lives so that hundreds more in our nation's 
capital could live.
  Police and firefighters in New York City ran up the stairs of the 
twin towers. Looking to save lives, they lost their own.
  Today, we honor our heroes, those who perished in the line of duty, 
and those who proudly serve us today.
  Our U.S. soldiers continue to serve our nation and the world, from 
the soaring mountains of Afghanistan to the searing deserts of Iraq. 
Georgians have played a proud and important role in the war on terror, 
as have the state's military bases such as Fort Benning in the 11th 
Congressional District.
  Other men and women in uniform, firefighters and police officers in 
the 11th District serve us every day on the homefront.
  We thank our everyday heroes for all their dedication to their 
communities and to their country. We honor soldiers, firefighters and 
police officers today as we remember those who died two years ago.

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