[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7928--SEPT. 9, 2005
Proclamation 7928 of September 9, 2005
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans will always remember the terrible events and violent cruelty
of September 11, 2001. We will always honor the many innocent lives that
were lost, and we will never forget the heroism of passengers, first
responders, and others on that day. During this year's National Days of
Prayer and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the memory of those taken from
us in the terrorist attacks in New York, in Pennsylvania, and at the
Pentagon. We pray for the families left behind who continue to inspire
us through their steadfast character, courage, and determination.
In the time since September 11, 2001, Americans have come together to
defend America and advance freedom. We are grateful to our brave men and
women in uniform who are making daily sacrifices at home and at posts
around the globe, and we pray for their safety as they defend our
liberty. In the war on terror, we have lost good men and women who left
our shores to protect our way of life and did not live

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to make the journey home. We honor their memories, and we pray for their
families.
The war that began for America on September 11, 2001, continues to call
on the courage of our men and women in uniform and the perseverance of
our citizens. The past 4 years have brought many challenges and
sacrifices, yet we have much reason to be thankful and hopeful about the
future. America has become more secure as terrorists have been brought
to justice, two of the most brutal and aggressive regimes have ended,
and freedom has spread in the Middle East and around the world. In the
months and years ahead, we will continue to defend our freedom and lay
the foundations of peace for our children and grandchildren.
During these Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we give thanks to the
Almighty for our freedom, and we acknowledge our dependence on the Giver
of this gift. Four years after September 11, 2001, we remember the lives
lost and pray for God's continued blessings on their families and our
Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 9,
through Sunday, September 11, 2005, as National Days of Prayer and
Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States and places of
worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial
services and other appropriate ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH