On Sept. 11, 2001, America was changed forever. It has been 19 years since the attack, but that tragic day will always be remembered.
America observes Sept, 11 as Patriot Day and all that it represents—they honor the value of life, those who were loved and lost, the country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit.
In remembrance of 9/11, here are some quotes to honor the country’s patriotism
- “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
—President Obama in a 2011 radio address - “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”
—Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2002 - “My older brother John lived [his life] in Technicolor. … When he walked in the door, the whole house lit up. And I’m sure heaven lit up when he got there too.”
—Anthoula Katsimatides at the World Trade Center site in 2005 - “You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”
—Former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell - “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.”
—Then-New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
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