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September 11th Remembrance DayPROCLAMATION WHEREAS, on September 11th, 2001 3,000 citizens of the United States of America were killed in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. as a result of unprovoked terrorist attacks; and WHEREAS, on that fateful September morning, we were reminded that the greatest strength in America is found in the hearts and souls of its citizens, as we witnessed police officers, firefighters, rescue personnel, members of the military and private citizens demonstrating extraordinary courage by risking their lives to save innocent victims. On this day, our country came together to provide relief and bring hope to others; and WHEREAS, despite the senseless loss of life and the horror witnessed by people around the world, we can now look at September 11 and see something more than pain -- we can see strength, heroism and unity; and WHEREAS, today and every day, we should pray for the brave men and women in uniform who are serving at home and abroad to protect their homeland and advance liberty around the world; and WHEREAS, we will never forget, the victims who perished that day, nor the amazing acts of selflessness; and WHEREAS, the nation remembers September 11 each year as Patriot Day and as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, which calls upon all Americans to participate in this observance through moments of silence, the flying of the flag of the United States at half-staff, as well as activities in tribute and remembrance; and NOW, THEREFORE, l, Scott Diener, Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Port Orchard, do hereby proclaim September 1L, 20L8, as SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBRANCE DAY in the City of Port Orchard, and encourage all citizens, businesses, and employees to join in remembering those who gave of themselves on September l-1, 2001. Signed the 11th day of September 2018 -_ Scott Diener, Mayor Pro Tempore f 't f r L J