Today, on its 24th anniversary, President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady stood solemnly at the Pentagon to commemorate the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Through powerful words and a ceremonial wreath-laying, President Trump recounted the acts of extraordinary heroism that defined that day and renewed America’s sacred promise to protect its people, uphold its values, and ensure the light of freedom endures for generations to come.
Yet, here in Virginia, and in New York, and in the skies over Pennsylvania, Americans did not hesitate.
Luke, your parents are together in heaven, and they could not be prouder of the man that they have produced.” (Watch) President Trump recounted the heroism of Army Sgt.
Pushing through the debris, he came upon a severely burned Navy lieutenant — the only survivor from the Navy Command Center.
Its 24th anniversary is today, and President Donald J. In remembrance of the 2,977 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Trump and the First Lady stood solemnly at the Pentagon. President Trump reaffirmed America’s sacred pledge to defend its citizens, preserve its ideals, and guarantee that the light of freedom endures for future generations by reciting the acts of extraordinary heroism that characterized that day in stirring words and laying a ceremonial wreath.
Savage monsters attacked the very emblems of our civilization on that fateful day. However, Americans did not hesitate in the skies over Pennsylvania, in New York, or here in Virginia. They stood their ground and demonstrated to the world that we will never, ever give up, bend, or yield, and that our magnificent American flag will always fly. Observe.
“In the 25 years since those mass killings, 9/11 family members have had to deal with the burden of unfinished journals, unmet dreams, and missed birthdays and empty bedrooms. Today, as a nation, we renew our sacred vow that we will never forget September 11, 2001. The First Lady and I join you in sorrow, every member who still feels a void in every day of your lives. (Observe).
We remember the love that America’s greatest and bravest people displayed in their last moments this morning. We honor our great heroes forever and uphold the principles they defended, the freedom they sacrificed for, and the country they served. We make this solemn pledge and noble promise in their memory. We’ll defend our families, help our troops, and keep the American way of life intact for all upcoming generations. We’re going to get stronger, build taller, fight harder, and fly higher. And under one Almighty God, we will move forward as one people with one heart, one fate, one flag, and one glorious destiny. (Observe).
“Amid the horror of that morning, some used cell phones and office lines to whisper their final words to those who mattered most — they whispered indeed,” President Trump said, referring to the selfless acts of love and devotion that Americans displayed in their last moments. (Observe).
President Trump paid homage to U.S. A. Soldier Lt. Colonel. Luke Taylor, a young father who lost his life in the Pentagon attack, is currently a second lieutenant in the United States Army. A. Army: “The exact replica of his father, Luke claims that he feels a connection to his father and our nation each time he dons the uniform, even though it was a father he had never met.”. Luke, your parents are in heaven together, and they are incredibly proud of the man they have created. (Observe).
President Trump recounted the heroism of Army Sgt. Steve Workman, a First Class who put his life in danger to save others at the Pentagon: “Steve turned back and plunged into the inferno itself after leading hundreds of people to escape routes.”. The sole survivor from the Navy Command Center, a badly burned Navy lieutenant, was discovered by him as he pushed through the rubble. “Please do not allow me to perish,” the injured lieutenant said, peering into Steve’s soul. Steve answered, “I won’t.”. I have you. Just wait. ‘” (Observe).
