“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” - Clarence Darrowħ. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.” - Deepak ChopraĦ. “For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. “You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.” - Colin Powellĥ. “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.” - Barack ObamaĤ. “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.ģ. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.” - Rudy GiulianiĢ. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. ![]() ![]() In remembrance of 9/11, here are 20 quotes to honor our country’s patriotism. So on this day, we observe Patriot Day and all that it represents-we honor the value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit. It has been 19 years since the attacks, but that tragic day, which served as a true test of the American spirit, will be remembered always. The Tribute in Light is comprised of 88,7000 watt searchlights that beam into the sky near the site of the World Trade Center in remembrance of the September 11 attacks (Photo Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images).On Sept. A worker looks up at beams of the Tribute in Lights ahead of the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Septemin New York City. Drawings made by children decorate a New York City fire truck on Broadway near the scene of the World Trade Center wreckage, September 27, 2001, New York City (Photo Credit: Stand Honda, AFP via Getty Images). Sherry Chamberlain, 57, of Jumonville, PA, stands in a field during the dedication ceremony for the Flight 93 National Memorial Septemin Shanksville, Pennsylvania (Photo Credit: Jeff Swensen via Getty Images). The National 9/11 Memorial, ‘Reflecting Absence,’ at Ground Zero on Novemin New York City (Photo Credit: Ben Hider via Getty Images). Overlooking the site of Ground Zero, October, 2010 (Photo Credit: Bertrand Gardel via Getty Images). on Septem(Photo Credit: Linda Davidson, Washington Post via Getty Images). ![]() At the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Septemin New York City (Photo Credit: Mario Tama via Getty Images). People make etchings of firefighter’s names at a memorial dedicated to the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11. Man looking at pictures and personal items of September 11th victims at the Tribute WTC Visitor’s Center, New York City (Photo Credit: Steven Greaves via Getty Images). A rose stands at the 9/11 Memorial, New York City, (Photo Credit: Mario Tama via Getty Images). (Photo Credit: Win McNamee via Getty Images). New York City (Photo Credit: Lynn Johnson via Getty Images).Ĭhris Malone and his sister Samantha view sections of the 16,000 square foot United in Memory 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt at George Washington University Septemin Washington, D.C. People at a candlelight vigil the night of September 12, 2001. As we reflect on that day and all that has happened since, here are 12 images intended to inspire hope for a better future. Today marks twelve years since the September 11 attacks, a crime against humanity.
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