[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8284--AUG. 28, 2008

Proclamation 8284 of August 28, 2008
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pay special tribute
to the thousands of innocent victims who died on September 11, 2001. Our
Nation honors the brave citizens, service members, police officers, and
firefighters who heroically responded in the face of terror. On these
important days, we reflect on the terrible events of September 11, 2001,
and lift the victims and their families in our prayers.
Our Nation will never forget the individuals who lost their lives in New
York, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. America remains inspired by the
countless acts of kindness and sacrifice we saw that day--fearless
rescuers who rushed toward danger, a beloved priest who died helping
others, two office workers who carried a disabled person 68 floors to
safety.
We also pray for the safety and success of the members of our Armed
Forces now serving freedom's cause. We seek God's grace on their
families, and commit to Heaven's care those brave men and women He has
called home. We ask the Almighty to watch over America and pray for His
providence and continued blessings on our country. May He always guide
the United States of America. As we defend our country against its
enemies, we pray for help in protecting the gift of freedom from those
who seek to destroy it, and we ask the Almighty to strengthen all those
securing liberty on distant shores.
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 5,
through Sunday, September 7, 2008, as National Days of Prayer and
Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States and their places
of worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with
memorial services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight
remembrance vigils. I also invite all people across the world to share
in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH