National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pay special tribute
to the thousands of innocent victims who died on September 11, 2001.
Our Nation honors the brave citizens, service members, police officers, and
firefighters who heroically responded in the face of terror. On these important
days, we reflect on the terrible events of September 11, 2001, and lift
the victims and their families in our prayers.
Our Nation will never forget the individuals who lost their lives in New
York, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. America remains inspired by the
countless acts of kindness and sacrifice we saw that day?fearless rescuers
who rushed toward danger, a beloved priest who died helping others, two
office workers who carried a disabled person 68 floors to safety.
We also pray for the safety and success of the members of our Armed
Forces now serving freedom?s cause. We seek God?s grace on their families,
and commit to Heaven?s care those brave men and women He has called
home. We ask the Almighty to watch over America and pray for His providence
and continued blessings on our country. May He always guide the
United States of America. As we defend our country against its enemies,
we pray for help in protecting the gift of freedom from those who seek
to destroy it, and we ask the Almighty to strengthen all those securing
liberty on distant shores.
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 5,
through Sunday, September 7, 2008, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance.
I ask that the people of the United States and their places of worship
mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial services,
the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils. I
also invite all people across the world to share in these Days of Prayer
and Remembrance.
