Patriot Day, observed on September 11 each year in the United States, is a day of remembrance and reflection to honour the memory of the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001. On that day, the United States experienced a series of coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda. The primary purpose of Patriot Day is to remember and pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks, including victims in the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and those aboard Flight 93. It also honours the bravery and heroism of first responders and ordinary citizens who risked their lives to help others during and after the attacks. As you observe Patriot Day 2023, we at LatestLY have compiled a collection of messages you can download and share with one another to remember the ones who lost their lives in the tragic event. Thoughtful Sayings And Messages to Send on 19th Anniversary of The 9/11 Attacks

On Patriot Day, many Americans observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to mark the exact time when the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. This is followed by moments of silence at 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m., and 10:03 a.m., corresponding to the times when the other three planes crashed. Flags are flown at half-staff, and various memorial events and ceremonies occur nationwide. In addition to solemn remembrance, Patriot Day encourages acts of service and kindness. People may engage in volunteer work, donate to charitable causes, or perform other acts of goodwill in honour of the victims and survivors of the 9/11 attacks.

Quotes and Heartfelt Memorial Messages on 9/11 Attacks

  1. “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.” —Rudy Giuliani

  2. “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” —Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl

  3. “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” —President Barack Obama

  4. “Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” —former President George W. Bush

  5. “September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage.” —Geraldine Brooks

  6. “Remember the hours after Sept. 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” — Former US Secretary of State John Kerry

  7. “Americans never quit.” —Douglas MacArthur

  8. "9/11 was a reminder that the bonds of family can be severed in an instant. They are essential, crucial, valuable, fragile." — Peter Jennings

In 2009, Congress officially designated September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This designation encourages Americans to engage in volunteer service to help their communities and to remember the unity and resilience displayed in the aftermath of the attacks. Patriot Day serves as a reminder of the importance of unity, resilience, and the strength of the American spirit in the face of adversity. It also reinforces the commitment never to forget the events of September 11, 2001, and the lives that they forever changed.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 11, 2023 02:23 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).