CONCORD - Governor Maggie Hassan has directed flags to half-staff - TopicsExpress



          

CONCORD - Governor Maggie Hassan has directed flags to half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2014, and proclaimed Thursday as a Day of Remembrance in honor of the innocent victims, first responders and service members who lost their lives in the tragic terrorist attacks 13 years ago and ensuing conflicts. Despite being one of the darkest days in U.S. history, September 11, 2001, was also a day when Americans demonstrated our collective resilience in the face of great tragedy, when we united in the undying American spirit of perseverance that has always defined our great country, Governor Hassan said. Every year, we come together to remember the innocent victims of those senseless acts of terror, the first responders who bravely put their lives on the line to save others, and the service members and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their fellow citizens, while also rededicating ourselves to the enduring concept of freedom that is our very core. We also remember all of those who, regardless of their role or their occupation when they started the day, became heroes on September 11, risking their lives in the aftermath of those tragic events to protect people who they had never met simply because we are all Americans, Governor Hassan said. And this year, the loss of dedicated Marine Lance Corporal Brandon Garabrant and two intrepid journalists, James Foley and Steven Sotloff, will be fresh on our minds, adding new pain to this solemn occasion. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the 10 Granite Staters we lost on September 11 and all of the innocent victims, Lance Corporal Garabrant, James, Steven and their loved ones, and we are eternally grateful for our men and women in uniform and those whose courageous sacrifices keep us safe. To honor the victims and heroes of September 11 and the service members lost since, Governor Hassan will participate in two remembrance ceremonies: The City of Manchesters 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Henry McLaughlin Middle School and the American Legion Post 35 Global War on Terrorism Monument Unveiling and Rededication in Hampton.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:26:51 +0000

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