Recent events and disputes have made this September 11th remembrance far different than any other. While remembering those who lost their lives as the result of a cowardly attack by terrorists, these recent events and disputes rage on. Honoring the innocent victims who died in the Towers, the airplanes, and the Pentagon is first and foremost in our hearts. We can never forget them and their families. We can never forget the bravery of the firefighters, police, and other responders who ran into danger to save others. We can never forget our troops who have fought and continue to fight to insure that Afghanistan does not once again become a haven of terrorist training camps. We can never forget those who have lost their lives in that pursuit.
It is sad that other events and disputes are at the forefront of the news today. However, President Obama spoke as a leader and a statesman in his remembrance of those who so tragically lost their lives nine years ago today. He reminded us that it is important to remember who attacked us and to honor the memory of those who lost their lives that day by not handing a victory to those cowardly terrorists. They want to destroy our way of life, to divide us, and to take away our freedoms so hard fought for, won and kept by generations of Americans. If we allow Al Qaeda, our enemy, to pit us against an entire religion that they have hi-jacked and perverted, we give victory to them and dishonor the memory of their victims. Here is the speech, it is well worth reading.
Remarks by the President at the Pentagon Memorial
As for me, I will not ever forget who is responsible for the cowardly murder of so many of my fellow Americans - Americans who represented all races and religions. I will not forget those who also lost their lives that day here from other countries, also of many different races and religions. In honor of every lost person, I will keep true to our Constitution and I will remember who our real enemy is. I will never forget.
recommend
Facebook
Twitter
bookmark 
print
Comments: 8
It is clear, at this point, however, that the U.S. political machine has turned the page and has no interest in promoting a valid investigation of this, the most important, history-turning event in our lifetimes.
To me, however, this is exactly where we are letting down those who died and their loved ones who suffered.
Someone just said in an interview today he had a hard time to think that a man in a
cave around the world could plan and execute that operation? I hate having an doubt
about this at all, and along with Dave I wish they 911 Committee had done a reasonable
job. With our reaction to 911 our country has changed so totally for the worse in terms
of what America is anymore. Americans need to know, and Americans need to get back
in the driver's seat.
IMnsHO