[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 38 (Monday, September 20, 2004)]
[Pages 1951-1952]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 7811--National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2004

 September 10, 2004

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    On September 11, 2001, America was attacked with deliberate and 
massive cruelty. We remember the tragedy of that day. We remember the 
images of fire, and the final calls of love, and the courage of rescuers 
who saw death and did not flee. We remember the many good lives that 
ended too soon. We remember the families left behind to carry a burden 
of sorrow; they have shown a courage of their own. During this year's 
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, Americans join together to pray 
for those who were lost, and for their loved ones.
    Since that day, our Nation has waged a relentless war against terror 
and evil. We pray for the brave men and women of the United States Armed 
Forces who are serving our country on the front lines of this war. They 
have answered a great call, and our Nation is grateful for their 
courage, love of country, and dedication to duty. We recognize the 
sacrifice of military families and pray that they find comfort in faith 
and in knowing that their loved ones are serving an historic cause--
defending our country and advancing peace and freedom in the world.
    On this third anniversary of September 11th, we feel the warm 
courage of national unity--a unity of grief and a unity of resolve. And 
we pray that God will continue to watch over and bless America.
    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 10, 
through Sunday, September 12, 2004, as National Days of Prayer and 
Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States and places of 
worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial 
services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight remembrance 
vigils. I invite the people of the world to share in these Days of 
Prayer and Remembrance.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 9:09 a.m., September 
14, 2004]

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Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on 
September 15. This item was not received in time for publication in the 
appropriate issue.