STOP AND REMEMBER ~ National Moment of Remembrance of the 10th Anniversary of September 11th

Town of Mocksville Issues Resolution ~ STOP AND REMEMBER
Sunday marks 10 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  The Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners has issued a resolution expressing support for the United States regarding coming together as a nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11^th, 2011.

Senate Resolution ~ Passed Unanimously
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution (S. Res. 237) calling on all Americans to participate in a Moment of Remembrance on September 11, 2011.

For one minute, first responders, houses of worship, towns, and others throughout the country will sound sirens and bells in a signal to each of us to STOP AND REMEMBER the 10th anniversary of the tragedies of September 11, 2001.

The Families of 9/11 Deserve Nothing Less
Imagine for a whole minute, the only sounds heard across America will be church bells ringing, sirens sounding, train whistles along our railways.  This patriotic chorus will send out a powerful message:  “America remains united against those who threaten our freedom.”  So this Sunday, at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, stop and remember as we join arm in arm for the 9/11 moment of remembrance.  Keep the memories of the courageous Americans that we lost that day alive ~ STOP AND REMEMBER, because the families of 9/11 deserve nothing less!

Memorial Service ~ 2:00 PM at the War Memorial in historic downtown Mocksville
As announced here earlier this week, Davie County Emergency Services is marking the date with a memorial service at the War Memorial on the Mocksville town square.  The service will begin on the square at 2:00 PM.

 

What People are Saying

“This Moment of Remembrance provides an opportunity for our country to come together on September 11th to honor the almost 3,000 lives lost and the sacrifices made by thousands of rescue workers and survivors.” – Mary Fetchet, Voices of September 11th

“This [Moment of Remembrance] assures our families and rescue workers that their loved ones will not be forgotten.” – Nancy Carbone, Friends of Firefighters

“My hope is that this remembrance of the attack of 9/11 will reflect on the greatness of our country and all those who helped us in our darkest days.” – Virginia Bauer, 9/11 victims advocate

“This important tribute would give all Americans the chance to come together in solidarity not only to reflect on the profound loss we suffered a decade ago, but to remember the 9/11 families whose grace, strength and dignity have inspired our nation.” – Terry Sears, Tuesday’s Children

“I can think of no better way to recognize this sad milestone then by joining together as a group, united in shared reflection and recollection of the events of that terrible day.” – Mayor Kathi Flamingo, Kenilworth, NJ

“It is an honor to stand with all Americans and recognize the great loss our country suffered and the sacrifices made by first responders. This moment of remembrance reminds us that on any given day – like that day 10 years ago – first responders answer the call of duty.” – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles, CA

“Moments like this symbolize the togetherness we can show as Americans. It is an honor for Denver to take part in this National Moment of Remembrance, and the families of those who lost loved ones will always be in our prayers. This brief pause shows that we will never forget those souls who are now forever silent.” – Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver, CO

“We leaned on each other that day. I think we all experienced a sense of unity – a renewed patriotism – a feeling that, together as Americans, we could confront our challenges and solve our problems. I hope that, as Americans reflect on what happened 10 years ago, we can recapture the strength and unity we felt then and use it to meet the challenges we face today.” – County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore, MD

Additional Resources:
Resolution Adopted by U.S. Senate
Resolution Adopted by Town of Mocksville
U.S. Senate National Day of Remembrance Flyer
Mocksville 9/11 Memorial Service Flyer
Previously Published Story on Mocksville Memorial Service
Stop and Remember Facebook Page