    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9925 of September 10, 2019

    Patriot Day, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who
    perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first
    responders, resolute members of our military, and ordinary Americans who
    showed extraordinary courage to save others on that fateful day. We will
    always be grateful for the heroic men and women of our Armed Forces who
    fought in defense of our country in the aftermath of the largest
    terrorist attack on American soil, and we will never forget those who
    made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our liberty and freedom.

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    Many Americans vividly recall the precise moment when terrorists killed
    our fellow Americans at the World Trade Center in New York City; at the
    Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and on a quiet field in Shanksville,
    Pennsylvania. A beautiful September morning was marred by stark
    disbelief, agonizing sorrow, and profound suffering. America's strength,
    courage, and compassion, however, never wavered. First responders
    instantly rushed into harm's way to save their fellow Americans from the
    wreckage of the attacks, the passengers and crew of United Flight 93
    decisively fought back and saved countless lives at the cost of their
    own, and Americans from across the country provided aid, assistance, and
    comfort to those in need. Against the backdrop of cowardly acts of
    terror, America once again demonstrated to the world the unmatched
    strength of our resolve and the indomitable power of our character.
    This year, I was proud to sign into law the Permanent Authorization of
    the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. This bipartisan
    legislation, named in honor of New York first responders Officer James
    Zadroga, Firefighter Ray Pfeifer, and Detective Luis Alvarez,
    permanently reauthorizes compensation for victims and their families,
    first responders, and those on the front lines of rescue and recovery
    operations at Ground Zero. Through this legislation, our Nation is
    fulfilling our sacred duty to those who risked their lives for their
    fellow Americans on that infamous September day 18 years ago.
    Our prayers will continue for the survivors who still bear physical and
    emotional wounds and for the families who lost loved ones. We also pray
    for the members of our Armed Forces who risk their lives in service to
    our country and for the first responders who work tirelessly to ensure
    the safety of others. Today, let us remember that our Union--forged and
    strengthened through adversity--will never be broken and that the
    immeasurable sacrifices of our patriots will never be forgotten.
    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, 2019, 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 nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP