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9/11 is an American Day of Remembrance
By George Runner — Friday, September 11th, 2009
September 11 is a day of national remembrance for Americans
 Senator George Runner Serving the 17th District which incorporates portions of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Kern counties. It is a day when inconceivable violence, chaos and evil were brought to the shores of our great country. But the American people did not crumble; nor did we fold as our enemy had hoped. Instead we were fortified, built stronger. As we have done in other critical periods in our young country’s history, we came together as one people – particularly New Yorkers who selflessly helped one another from the rubble of the two towers brought down by rogue terrorists. September 11 is a day we should forever reflect on as a moment in time that brought Americans strength and courage as countrymen – yes, indeed we are united people in the United States. No enemy large or small has the power or ability to bring us down or destroy the most free and finest country in mankind’s history. Firemen raise the flag at Ground ZeroI salute the brave men and women who put their lives on the line on that fated day. They are true American heroes. My heart and prayers go out to the families who continue to suffer from the losses of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I applaud the efforts of our Armed Forces who are fighting terrorists abroad, and our intelligence departments and our partners around the globe that have helped us avert several incidences that might have been as deadly as September, 11, 2001. May we remain vigilant in our pursuit of happiness, our protection of freedom and our desire for peace Update on the Station Fire Memorial Services for Fallen Fire Fighters: A memorial service for our two fallen fire fighters has been set for Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 at 10 a.m. at: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Avenue. (Visit the LA County Fire Dept. website for more information). Donations are being accepted in their memory at: F&A Federal Credit Union - "Memorial Fund" There have been three accounts opened to benefit the families of Captain Tedmund "Ted" Hall and Fire Fighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones. Their untimely death on Aug. 30 has been a shock to their families and the community. The following are the accounts: Combined Pool Contribution: Account/Member Number 617170 |
