For Immediate Release
September 10, 2004
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 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
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