May we all join today in the focused and solemn remembrance of that tragic day 13 years ago when terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners and attacked our nation and the ideals we stand for, killing 3,000 victims and leaving many others with lasting health issues that continue. May we also remember that the horrific acts perpetrated by al-Qaeda and orchestrated by Osama Bin Laden did not achieve their goal of crippling the American people, but rather united us and strengthened the resolve of this great nation to face terror with hope, unity, courage and commitment to justice, freedom and liberty for all.
In
that spirit, my hope is that we will also take a few moments to remember not
only those lost on that infamous day, but also U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher
Stevens, Winchester native Glen Anthony Doherty and others lost during an
assault on a diplomatic compound in Benghazi, the many military and civilian
personnel currently overseas continuing to protect this great nation from
terrorism and making strides in advancing the ideals of democracy, and to
recommit ourselves to the defense of liberty throughout this world as a measure
of dedication to all those who have sacrificed for that noble cause.
There
are several charitable organizations that have resulted from the September 11th
attack that provide financial assistance to those struggling with illnesses and
injuries from the attack, scholarship funds for children who lost parents, and
memorial sites that mark that fateful day. Click here to read a
Huffington Post report of several of those charitable organizations.
