National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims Of the Terrorist
Attacks on September 11, 2001

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked America in a
series of despicable acts of war.  They hijacked four passenger jets,
crashed two of them into the World Trade Center's twin towers, a third
into the Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense at the Pentagon,
causing great loss of life and tremendous damage.  The fourth plane
crashed in the Pennsylvania countryside, killing all on board but falling
well short of its intended target apparently because of the heroic
efforts of passengers on board.
This carnage, which caused the collapse of both Trade Center towers and
the destruction of part of the Pentagon, killed more than 250 airplane
passengers and thousands more on the ground.

Civilized people around the world denounce the evildoers who devised and
executed these terrible attacks.  Justice demands that those who helped
or harbored the terrorists be punished -- and punished severely.  The
enormity of their evil demands it.  We will use all the resources of the
United States and our cooperating friends and allies to pursue those
responsible for this evil, until justice is done.

We mourn with those who have suffered great and disastrous loss.  All our
hearts have been seared by the sudden and sense-less taking of innocent
lives.  We pray for healing and for the strength to serve and encourage
one another in hope and faith.

Scripture says:  "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be
comforted."  I call on every American family and the family of America to
observe a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, honoring the memory of
the thousands of victims of these brutal attacks and comforting those who
lost loved ones.  We will persevere through this national tragedy and
personal loss.  In time, we will find healing and recovery; and, in the
face of all this evil, we remain strong and united, "one Nation under
God."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 14, 2001,
as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the
Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001.  I ask that the people of the
United States and places of worship mark this National Day of Prayer and
Remembrance with noontime memorial services, the ringing of bells at that
hour, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils.  I encourage employers
to permit their workers time off during the lunch hour to attend the
noontime services to pray for our land.  I invite the people of the world
who share our grief to join us in these solemn observances.

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

                               GEORGE W. BUSH


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Volunteer Hotlines:

American Red Cross:
Blood donations: 1-800-448-3543
Cash donations: 1-800-HELP NOW
 
Salvation Army:
Cash donations: 1-800-SAL ARMY
 
FBI:
Report any information about Tuesday's attacks: 1-866-483-5137
Report Terrorist Activity, secure server:
https://www.ifccfbi.gov/complaint/terrorist.asp

As more volunteer committees and funds are created to assist the families
of the victims of Tuesday's attacks, we will be sure to share them with
you on http://www.rnc.org.