Thursday, September 11, 2014 will mark the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. It is a solemn occasion, and a chance to honor those who died and the heroes that emerged that day.
On this day, it is appropriate to fly your American flag at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Many Americans will also be displaying other memorial flags and decorations at their homes and offices.
The day will also be marked with memorial services and events throughout the country.
The Official 9/11 Memorial Flag
A private event will be held in the morning at the9/11 Memorial & Museumin New York City. The public will be allowed to visit the memorial after the event, starting at 6pm. Other locations will be holding memorial services and honoring the moments of silence as noted each year in the official Presidential Proclamation.
Last years Proclamation also encouraged those wishing to honor the memory of those lost on 9/11/01 with service to their communities. "Today, we can honor those we lost by building a Nation worthy of their memories. Let us also live up to the selfless example of the heroes who gave of themselves in the face of such great evil. As we mark the anniversary of September 11, I invite all Americans to observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance by uniting in the same extraordinary way we came together after the attacks. Like the Americans who chose compassion when confronted with cruelty, we can show our love for one another by devoting our time and talents to those in need. I encourage all Americans to visit www.Serve.gov, or www.Servir.gov for Spanish speakers, to find ways to get involved in their communities."
Sometimes, history repeats itself in perfect intervals. For example, 2014 continues the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, marks the centenary of the First World War and begins the observance of the 75th anniversary of World War II, which broke out in 1939. Over that span, American flags were draped over the coffins of tens of thousands of servicemen. Read more...
