September 11th is known as Patriot Day. Patriot Day was signed into law on December 18, 2001 as a day to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on our country.
On Patriot Day, Americans should fly their flags at half-staff and observe a moment of silence to honor those individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks. On September 1, 2001, two hi-jacked civilian aircrafts crashed into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. A third hi-jacked aircraft crashed into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC.; and a fourth aircraft crashed in southwestern Pennsylvania after passengers tried to take control of the aircraft in order to prevent the hi-jackers from crashing the aircraft into an important symbol of democracy and freedom. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives in this tragedy.
Today, we remember and honor those who gave so much so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom. We will never forget!
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