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Ärende: Press Release (050909a) for Fri, 2005 Sep 9
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National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2005
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 9, 2005

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America



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 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

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