Tagged: September 11th tragedies

Patriot Day 9/11/2015: A Day of Remembrance

In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Initially, the day was called the Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved by a vote of… Read more

Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Soldiers

Wreaths Across America needs your help to reach their goal of placing 500,000 holiday wreaths on soldiers graves across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992. In 2008 over 300 locations held wreath laying ceremonies in every state,… Read more