WE REMEMBER

President Franklin Roosevelt said “December 7, a day that will live in infamy” in response to the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. That event killed 2403 and wounded 1178.
Sadly, on September 11, 2001 the United States suffered an even greater tragedy when Islamic terrorists hi-jacked 4 jets and turned them into weapons of mass destruction by deliberately flying them into the two World Trade Center Towers in New York, the Pentagon in Washington D.C and one that was thought to be headed for the White House but was brought down by the heroic actions of the passengers. The Trade Center attack alone resulted in the loss of almost 3,000 lives and with only 20 people rescued.  Now 24 years later, more than 50,000 people have or are dealing with major heath problems, many with cancer. 
There is an entire generation that was not alive on that date and know nothing about it. In many schools it’s not part of their history class.
That fateful day in September should never be forgotten. It needs to be taught to each generation and to every child lest we forget.
Fortunately, organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion honors the fallen of that day every year. 
On the 24th anniversary of the tragedy, Jacksonville VFW Post 3984 honored the day with a somber remembrance event. 
At 8:46, the time the first jet hit the World Trade Tower, members of the post raised the American Flag then immediately lowered it to half-staff while Taps played in the background and the large crowd stood in reverent silence. Emerson Griffin, Post Commander, welcomed those present with uplifting words and Mayor Randy Gorham presented him a proclamation from the city.
9/11 brought our country together as we suffered as a nation. WE REMEMBER!