Patriot Day 2011

[bjornolf]

A good Patriot Day to everyone today. On this, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I just wanted to take a moment to remember all those who lost their lives in NYC, at the Pentagon, and in that field in Pennsylvania. You are not forgotten. I also wanted to take a moment to thank all of the men and women who risked their lives in the service of others that day, as well as those police, firefighters, medical personnel, and military and government who continue to do so today. You are not taken for granted, at least not by me.

I remember 10 years ago very clearly. My wife and I heard about the planes hitting the towers and left work, only to hear a horrible sound a few blocks away as we made our way to the metro to go home. As we passed Reagan National Airport on one of the last trains to get through that day, we looked back and saw a huge plume of smoke rising into the air. I remember saying to my wife, "Oh my god, I think that's coming from the Pentagon."

Washington
New York
Pennsylvania

[devildeac]

A good Patriots' Day to everyone today. On this, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I just wanted to take a moment to remember all those who lost their lives in NYC, at the Pentagon, and in that field in Pennsylvania. You are not forgotten. I also wanted to take a moment to thank all of the men and women who risked their lives in the service of others that day, as well as those police, firefighters, medical personnel, and military and government who continue to do so today. You are not taken for granted, at least not by me.

I remember 10 years ago very clearly. My wife and I heard about the planes hitting the towers and left work, only to hear a horrible sound a few blocks away as we made our way to the metro to go home. As we passed Reagan National Airport on one of the last trains to get through that day, we looked back and saw a huge plume of smoke rising into the air. I remember saying to my wife, "Oh my god, I think that's the Pentagon."

Washington
New York
Pennsylvania

QFE

[captmojo]

Shed a tear. Share a smile. Steel your resolve.

I said all else in 'Good Morning'.

[Lavabe]

Forgive me, but when did it become Patriots' Day? Isn't that a holiday in April?

[devildeac]

Forgive me, but when did it become Patriots' Day? Isn't that a holiday in April?

From OY:

Congress declared September 11th as Patriot Day as part of joint resolution 71 in a 407-0 vote in October 2001. President Bush signed it into law later that December. However, Patriots' Day (with an s) is indeed in April. A bit confusing for sure. I didn't realize 9/11 was officially Patriot Day until Google calendar told me so.

[bjornolf]

Forgive me, but when did it become Patriots' Day? Isn't that a holiday in April?

From OY:

Congress declared September 11th as Patriot Day as part of joint resolution 71 in a 407-0 vote in October 2001. President Bush signed it into law later that December. However, Patriots' Day (with an s) is indeed in April. A bit confusing for sure. I didn't realize 9/11 was officially Patriot Day until Google calendar told me so.

My bad, should be "Patriot Day" instead of Patriots' Day. Could a mod change that for me? Thanks.

[Very Duke Blue]