On the 11th anniversary of the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., we all remember the way America changed. This Patriots Day, we collected a few thoughts from around the Web to share with you. The first is a comment from one of our regular contributors to this page, cartoonist Ethan Keister. The other two are from politicians, one state and one national, and either from opposing parties.
As time passes, it's easy to forget the impact of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. But we will not, we cannot, forget what happened that day and the way it changed the course of American history.
Ethan Keister of Wayland:
We all know what day it is ... This picture was taken in September of 2000 with my dad, Mark. Twelve years ago I got to see Manhattan from these towers on the top deck. It’s a day that impacted us all regardless of what party you’re affiliated with.
State Sen. Catherine Young:
The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were meant to devastate our country. Yet, despite their horrific nature, Americans have continued to show resolve as a nation and as a people. Fear and violence could not, and will not, overcome freedom and liberty.
Today, we share in the sorrows of families who lost loved ones that day. We remember the bravery of emergency responders who entered burning buildings. We recognize the efforts of everyday people who helped complete strangers. We honor those who fought back against their attackers to keep others safe from harm. We continue to hold our military service members in highest esteem for their sacrifices in the cause of freedom.
We will remember.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul:
Today as we mark the passing of another year since the September 11 attacks in 2001, we honor those we lost on that day. We recall the innocent victims taken too soon, the courage of the passengers who prevented further tragedy, and those first responders, who in doing their jobs, laid down their lives to protect their fellow Americans.
What grew from this tragedy was an all encompassing spirit of patriotism, bonding our nation together in common purpose to move our country forward. Our endeavor today is to find that spirit once again. We must recognize that so much more binds us than divides us, and as Americans we are capable of solving the challenges of our time.
In the memory of all who were lost on 9/11, I call on each of us to re-kindle the spirit of patriotism that brought us together in our country’s darkest hour.
On the 11th anniversary of the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., we all remember the way America changed. This Patriots Day, we collected a few thoughts from around the Web to share with you. The first is a comment from one of our regular contributors to this page, cartoonist Ethan Keister. The other two are from politicians, one state and one national, and either from opposing parties.
As time passes, it's easy to forget the impact of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. But we will not, we cannot, forget what happened that day and the way it changed the course of American history.
Ethan Keister of Wayland:
We all know what day it is ... This picture was taken in September of 2000 with my dad, Mark. Twelve years ago I got to see Manhattan from these towers on the top deck. It’s a day that impacted us all regardless of what party you’re affiliated with.
State Sen. Catherine Young:
The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were meant to devastate our country. Yet, despite their horrific nature, Americans have continued to show resolve as a nation and as a people. Fear and violence could not, and will not, overcome freedom and liberty.
Today, we share in the sorrows of families who lost loved ones that day. We remember the bravery of emergency responders who entered burning buildings. We recognize the efforts of everyday people who helped complete strangers. We honor those who fought back against their attackers to keep others safe from harm. We continue to hold our military service members in highest esteem for their sacrifices in the cause of freedom.
We will remember.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul:
Today as we mark the passing of another year since the September 11 attacks in 2001, we honor those we lost on that day. We recall the innocent victims taken too soon, the courage of the passengers who prevented further tragedy, and those first responders, who in doing their jobs, laid down their lives to protect their fellow Americans.
What grew from this tragedy was an all encompassing spirit of patriotism, bonding our nation together in common purpose to move our country forward. Our endeavor today is to find that spirit once again. We must recognize that so much more binds us than divides us, and as Americans we are capable of solving the challenges of our time.
In the memory of all who were lost on 9/11, I call on each of us to re-kindle the spirit of patriotism that brought us together in our country’s darkest hour.
