    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9782 of September 10, 2018

    Patriot Day, 2018

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives
    we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their
    life since that day to protect our safety and our freedom. We come
    together, today, to recall this timeless truth: When America is united,
    no force on Earth can break us apart. Our values endure; our people
    thrive; our Nation prevails; and the memory of our loved ones never
    fades.
    Although that fateful Tuesday 17 years ago began like any other, it
    erupted into horror and anguish when radical Islamist terrorists carried
    out an unprecedented attack on our homeland. In New York, Virginia, and
    Pennsylvania, the enemies of liberty took aim on America, but their evil
    acts could not crush our spirit, overcome our will, or loosen our
    commitment to freedom. Through the dust and ashes, we emerged resilient
    and united--bruised but not broken.
    On September 11, 2001, the world came to understand the true source of
    America's strength: A people of an indomitable will and a society rooted
    in the timeless values of liberty. Our love of country was made manifest
    through the examples of Americans engaging in countless acts of courage,
    grit, and selflessness. Their actions gave us hope and helped to sustain
    us in the days of healing that followed. We were moved by the heroism of
    the passengers and crew aboard United Flight 93, who sacrificed their
    lives to prevent further acts of terror. We were inspired by police and
    first responders as they rushed headlong into burning buildings to
    rescue the injured and trapped, and as they courageously braved fire,
    smoke, and debris, descending deep into piles of rubble, ash, and
    twisted iron to search for survivors. We were stirred to service by the
    deeds of those who labored in the ensuing days and months, often in
    dangerous conditions, to help our Nation rebuild and recover. The noble
    sacrifices of these true patriots are forged into the great history of
    America.
    Today, we honor the memories of the souls we lost on September 11, 2001,
    and pay tribute to all of the patriots who have sacrificed their lives
    in defense of freedom. We pray for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen,
    Marines, and Coast Guardsmen currently serving our Nation in harm's way.
    We thank the dedicated men and women who keep our homeland safe and
    secure. We applaud the unsung patriots in city halls, community centers,
    and places of worship across our country whose simple acts of kindness
    define the greatness of America.

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    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, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2018, as Patriot Day. I call
    upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United
    States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot
    Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11,
    2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories
    and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance.
    I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community
    service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with
    appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services,
    and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern
    Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished 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 eighteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP