September 11, 2013

12 years ago today - much like today - it was a beautifully, clear and sunny day. I took my son to school and by the time I returned life as we had known changed forever. I'll never forget that day or the days that followed and neither should others. They will be forever vividly and deeply ingrained in our memory.

May the good Lord forever bless the thousands of innocent victims and families of those that died that day and all the heros that have given their lives since September 11th, 2001, to protect us from harm and preserve our freedom.

President Obama's Weekly Address 5/25/13: Giving Thanks to Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country. The President said that America has always risen to meet and overcome its challenges because of their brave sacrifice, and asked all Americans to honor our fallen heroes and to stand with our veterans and military families as we come together this weekend.

President Obama's Weekly Address 5/26/12: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama paid tribute to our men and women in uniform who have died in service to our country. The President also reaffirmed our nation’s dedication to serving our veterans as well as they have served us, and thanked our men and women in uniform for their unwavering commitment to the United States. As we come together on Memorial Day, we remind our military families and veterans that they are not alone, and give our thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and helped make America the most prosperous and powerful nation on earth.