On that morning, the World Trade Center towers, in New York City, and the Pentagon, in Washington, D.C., were attacked by terrorists hijacking commercial jet planes. At 1003 EDT, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, flight 93 was also hijacked by terrorists. While the brave men and women on that flight attempted to overtake the hijackers and regain control of the plane, the plane crashed into a field. On that day, nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives.
Patriot Day is recognized by US law as the official day of remembrance for these tragic events, and has been observed every year since. Each year on this day, American flags are flown at half staff to honour and commemorate those lives lost. The US President asks follow Americans to observe a moment of silence at 0846 EDT, the time of the first plane collision into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Please join me and pray for those lost on that day and their family and friends.
Never forget!
