[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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.
GEORGE W. BUSH
PROCLAMATION 7813--SEPT. 14, 2004

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