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 124 STAT. 4687 PROCLAMATION 8559—SEPT. 10, 2010 might live. We continue to draw inspiration from the unflagging serv- ice rendered by volunteers who contributed to the recovery effort, in- cluding civilians and servicemembers. At this somber time, we also pause to remember the sacrifices of the men and women in uniform who have lost their lives serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, while promoting freedom and security. When their country faced crisis and uncertainty, a new generation of Americans stepped forward and volunteered to serve. Their selfless contributions are immeasurable and must never be forgotten. We honor the members of America’s Armed Forces who have left the comfort of home to protect our Nation. We pray for their protection from every danger as they carry out their vital missions. At a time of national tragedy, we relied upon the strength and resil- ience that has marked the pages of American history. Many Americans turned to God, and lifted up their fellow Americans in prayer. On these solemn days, let us remember that from the destruction of that morning, we came together as a people and a country, united in our grief and joined in common purpose to save, serve, and rebuild. The legacy of the lives lost nine Septembers ago and in defense of our Na- tion—of husbands and fathers, wives and mothers, cherished children, and dear friends and loved ones—reinforces our resolve to unite with one another, for the country we all love and the values for which we stand. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 10, through Sunday, September 12, 2010, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States honor and remember the victims of September 11, 2001, and their loved ones through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, the vis- iting of memorials, the ringing of bells, evening candlelight remem- brance vigils, and other appropriate ceremonies and activities. I invite people around the world to participate in this commemoration. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8559 of September 10, 2010 Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Nine years ago, the United States of America suffered an unprece- dented national tragedy. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 individ- uals from across our Nation and from more than 90 others, lost their lives in acts of terrorism aimed at the heart of our country. The Ameri-