[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 37 (Monday, September 19, 2005)]
[Pages 1378-1379]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 7928--National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2005

September 9, 2005

By the President of the United States

of America

A Proclamation

    Americans will always remember the terrible events and violent 
cruelty of September 11, 2001. We will always honor the many innocent 
lives that were lost, and we will never forget the heroism of 
passengers, first responders, and others on that day. During this year's 
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the memory of 
those taken from us in the terrorist attacks in New York, in 
Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. We pray for the families left behind 
who continue to inspire us through their steadfast character, courage, 
and determination.
    In the time since September 11, 2001, Americans have come together 
to defend America and advance freedom. We are grateful to our brave men 
and women in uniform who are making daily sacrifices at home and at 
posts around the globe, and we pray for their safety as they defend our 
liberty. In the war on terror, we have lost good men and women who left 
our shores to protect our way of life and did not live to make the 
journey home. We honor their memories, and we pray for their families.
    The war that began for America on September 11, 2001, continues to 
call on the courage of our men and women in uniform and the perseverance 
of our citizens. The

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past 4 years have brought many challenges and sacrifices, yet we have 
much reason to be thankful and hopeful about the future. America has 
become more secure as terrorists have been brought to justice, two of 
the most brutal and aggressive regimes have ended, and freedom has 
spread in the Middle East and around the world. In the months and years 
ahead, we will continue to defend our freedom and lay the foundations of 
peace for our children and grandchildren.
    During these Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we give thanks to the 
Almighty for our freedom, and we acknowledge our dependence on the Giver 
of this gift. Four years after September 11, 2001, we remember the lives 
lost and pray for God's continued blessings on their families and our 
Nation.
    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 9, 
through Sunday, September 11, 2005, 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 and other appropriate ceremonies.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
thirtieth.
                                                George W. Bush

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., September 13, 
2005]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on 
September 14. This item was not received in time for publication in the 
appropriate issue.