Patriot Day

[neomonkey]

I'm sitting here looking at my calendar and I notice tomorrow is Patriot Day. Can't say I really remember hearing of this before. What does this mean? Am I not supposed to think bad thoughts about the Idiot King?

[AngryOldDem]

1. It's in memory of 9/11

Just sort of became the other name for 9/11.

[DrWeird]

2. Yeah, can't remember when he made that official.

But I remember him doing it. Sounds straight out of the nazi play book.

[AngryOldDem]

4. Yep

that was my first reaction when I first heard of it. Right up there with Homeland Security.

[ProfessorPlum]

3. Good old fatherland day

Of course you aren't supposed to think bad thoughts about Dear Leader. Tomorrow, or ever!

Verstehen Sie? Gut!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

5. We have Patriots Day here in April to celebrate Lexington & Concord

it is also known as Marathon Monday (Boston Marathon). I think 9-11 should be more solemn...

[Bill McBlueState]

6. Patriot's Day is April 19.

To commemorate the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Asshole doesn't really want us to think of the American Revolution, since it was one of the greatest victories by progressives and liberals of all time. So he needs something else to distract us.

[madinmaryland]

7. WTF? The only holiday listed on my calendar

is Rosh Hashanah. Patriots Day is celebrated in April. Typically on April 15. It gives us in the Northeast an extra day before have to file our taxes!

[neomonkey]

8. This was on a calendar from my Subaru dealer, of all things n/t

[maxsolomon]

9. its on my calender too. WTF?

how about we call it 9-11? that has a nice ring to it, since EVERYONE ALREADY CALLS IT THAT.

what does commemorating a massacre have to do with 'patriots'?

[madinmaryland]

10. WTF,

I had never heard of it, but it is true see this link:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/09/20020904-10.html


Patriot Day, 2002
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation




On this first observance of Patriot Day, we remember and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will not forget the events of that terrible morning nor will we forget how Americans responded in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania -- with heroism and selflessness; with compassion and courage; and with prayer and hope. We will always remember our collective obligation to ensure that justice is done, that freedom prevails, and that the principles upon which our Nation was founded endure.

Inspired by the heroic sacrifices of our firefighters, rescue and law enforcement personnel, military service members, and other citizens, our Nation found unity, focus, and strength. We found healing in the national outpouring of compassion for those lost, as tens of millions of Americans participated in moments of silence, candlelight vigils, and religious services. From the tragedy of September 11 emerged a stronger Nation, renewed by a spirit of national pride and a true love of country.

We are a people dedicated to the triumph of freedom and democracy over evil and tyranny. The heroic stories of the first responders who gave their all to save others strengthened our resolve. And our Armed Forces have pursued the war against terrorism in Afghanistan and else-where with valor and skill. Together with our coalition partners, they have achieved success.

Americans also have fought back against terror by choosing to overcome evil with good. By loving their neighbors as they would like to be loved, countless citizens have answered the call to help others. They have contributed to relief efforts, improved homeland security in their communities, and volunteered their time to aid those in need. This spirit of service continues to grow as thousands have joined the newly established USA Freedom Corps, committing themselves to changing America one heart at a time through the momentum of millions of acts of decency and kindness.

Those whom we lost last September 11 will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and in the history of our Nation. As we mark the first anniversary of that tragic day, we remember their sacrifice; and we commit ourselves to honoring their memory by pursuing peace and justice in the world and security at home. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has authorized and requested the President to designate September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2002, as Patriot Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services and candlelight vigils. I also call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. Further, I encourage all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time, or another appropriate commemorative time, to honor the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[neomonkey]

11. I will observe this

Tomorrow at 8:46am I will send an email to the Idiot King, courtesy of the White House, that I find it reprehensible that he chooses to manipulate our feelings of sympathy and mourning into a sheep-like march to patriotism and ignorance of his administration's thoughtless and sinister global (and domestic) policies.