[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
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                Proclamation 7812 of September 10, 2004

                
Patriot Day, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Three years ago, our country was ruthlessly attacked, 
                and more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives. 
                We will always remember the victims: sons and 
                daughters, husbands and wives, dads and moms, family 
                members, co-workers, and friends. And we will always be 
                inspired by the heroism and decency of our fellow 
                citizens on that day. Police, firefighters, emergency 
                rescue personnel, doctors, nurses, and many others 
                risked their own lives to save the lives of their 
                fellow citizens. They demonstrated the great character 
                and bravery of our Nation, and they embody the great 
                spirit of America.

                Since September 11th, America has fought a relentless 
                war on terror around the world. We are staying on the 
                offensive in this war--striking the terrorists abroad 
                so we do not have to face them here at home. We pray 
                that God watch over our brave men and women in uniform 
                and all who are waging this war and working to keep 
                America safe. And we pray for their families. In the 
                face of danger, America is showing its character. Three 
                years after the attack on our country, Americans remain 
                strong and resolute, patient in a just cause, and 
                confident of the victory to come.

                By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 
                (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated 
                September 11 of each year as ``Patriot Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 
                11, 2004, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of 
                the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
                as well as appropriate officials of all units of 
                government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-
                staff on Patriot Day. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities, including remembrance 
                services, to display the flag at half-staff from their 
                homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence 
                beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor 
                the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result 
                of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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

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[FR Doc. 04-20951
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