17th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks and Patriot Day 2018
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On Tuesday, the U.S President Trump signed a proclamation designating Sept. 11, 2018, as Patriot Day 2018 in honor of the victims from the tragic terror attacks 17 years ago, and to honor every hero who has given their lives since that day to protect the safety of Americans. Trump wrote the full statement in his tweet using hashtags “#NeverForget # September 11th”, and it was shared by White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino Jr.
#NeverForget #September11th https://t.co/ExGrrVtrEf
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2018
The proclamation was signed on the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It honors the memories of the lost souls. It will be a tribute to all of the patriots who have sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom. Trump wrote: “On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives we lost on September 11, 2001, and every hero who has given their lives since that day to protect our safety and our freedom”. “We come together, today, to recall this timeless truth: When America is united, no force on Earth can break us apart. Our values endure; our people thrive; our Nation prevails, and the memory of our loved ones never fades.”
The U.S President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Pennsylvania to participate in a ceremony in Shanksville to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the attacks. One of the hijacked planes was crashed into a field and killed 40 passengers and crew onboard. Trump and his wife presided over a ceremony at the White House, observing a moment of silence. Trump also visited the Pentagon to observe another moment of silence and address the nation. The White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders also tweeted early Tuesday touting America’s resilience:
17 yrs ago, we received a terrible reminder of the evil in our world. In the midst of horrific tragedy America stood strong. We will never be the same, but we will always resilient. Today we honor the memory of those who died, and those who keep us safe. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/MAhOGhLvMb
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) September 11, 2018