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

    Proclamation 9921 of September 5, 2019

    National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    During these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we come together
    to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who
    perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The passage of
    time will never diminish the magnitude of the loss or the courage,
    compassion, strength, and unity displayed during one of our darkest
    hours.
    The horrific events of that September morning shook our Nation to its
    core as we watched in disbelief as the chaos unfolded. Yet in the midst
    of loss and destruction, a renewed pride, patriotism, and appreciation
    for the precious blessings of life and liberty filled our soul. We
    pause, therefore, to remember not merely our pain and sorrow from that
    day but also our will, our fortitude, and our reinvigorated unity and
    love for our fellow Americans.
    Since the founding of our Republic, we have proclaimed reliance on
    Almighty God. Prayer has sustained and guided the leaders and citizens
    of this great Nation in times of peace and prosperity and in times of
    conflict and disaster. Thus, it is fitting that we again turn to our
    Creator for wisdom, comfort, and peace on this somber occasion, praying
    for those who lost loved ones at the World Trade Center, at the
    Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and for all who bear the
    wounds, seen and unseen, of these tragedies. We also pray for our first
    responders who risk their own lives to rescue others in peril, and con

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    tinue to do so day in and day out, as well as for our men and women in
    the military who protect our homeland, serving a cause greater than
    themselves.
    The United States has endured many trials, yet few events have
    challenged our resolve as the events of September 11, 2001. On that
    fateful day, our faith was challenged, but never lost; our Nation wept,
    but could not be defeated. Through the devastation, we emerged stronger.
    During these commemorative days, may we unite in prayer and remembrance
    and do our part to ensure that future generations never forget this
    immeasurable tragedy or ever doubt this Nation's extraordinary
    resilience.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 6,
    through Sunday, September 8, 2019, as National Days of Prayer and
    Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States mark these
    National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with prayer, contemplation,
    memorial services, the visiting of memorials, the ringing of bells, and
    evening candlelight remembrance vigils. I invite all people around the
    world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth 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