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

 
PROCLAMATION 7929--SEPT. 9, 2005
Proclamation 7929 of September 9, 2005
Patriot Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Four years have passed since our country was brutally attacked on a
quiet September morning. On that day, thousands of innocent lives were
taken from us. The victims and the families who lost loved ones remain
in the hearts and prayers of our Nation. We also remember the courage of
the firefighters, police officers, emergency rescue personnel, and
scores of private citizens who showed us the true meaning of heroism and
demonstrated our resolve to the world.
The mission that began on September 11, 2001, continues. Today, we see
the virtue of the September 11th heroes embodied in our military
personnel, who are taking the fight to our enemies and helping to keep
us safe at home. Thousands of other Americans, from intelligence
analysts to border guards to countless others, are doing vital work to
help defend America and prevent future attacks. We are grateful to all
of these men and women and to their families for their service and sac

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rifice. We honor those who have lost their lives defending our freedom,
and we pray that God comfort their families. We pledge that we will not
rest until we have won the war on terror.
As we mark this solemn anniversary, I call upon all our citizens to
express their patriotism and their gratitude for the blessings of
liberty. By flying the flag, supporting military families, and teaching
young people about our founding ideals, we honor the lives lost on
September 11, 2001, and since, and we help preserve our freedom for
future generations.
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, 2005, 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 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