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| Posted: 11 Sep 2011 06:20 PM PDT by Mike Krumboltz  President Obama spoke for several minutes from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He used the occasion to remember and honor those who died in the attacks as well as the two million Americans who have gone to war over the past ten years ago. Obama remarked that Americans have been defended by those who choose to serve in our armed forces. He also commented that while the wages of war are great, war is never glorious. Even the bravest fighters die in battle, and those who return suffer terrible scars, both physical and emotional. The President also spoke about "quiet heroism." Those Americans who rebuilt their businesses following the attacks. The burn victims who bounce back. And the families who press on. Obama mentioned a woman, Suzanne Swaine, who lost her husband on 9/11. She wrote him a letter in which she lamented that she and her daughters were robbed of so many moments. But after "ten years of raising girls" on her own, she couldn't be more proud of their spirit and resilience. Finally, Obama spoke about what it means to be the United States of America, with an emphasis on the word "united." "These past ten years," the President said, "underscores the bonds between all Americans... nothing can break the will of a truly United States of America."
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| Posted: 11 Sep 2011 11:26 AM PDT by Mike Krumboltz "Never forgotten. Forever grateful." To help honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, director Spike Lee filmed a unique and moving tribute to the New York Fire Department. Lee, working with State Farm, filmed roughly 150 children from New York serenading members of the FDNY to the tune of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys's smash hit "Empire State of Mind." This version was conducted by James Davis Jr. The ad aired during the Eagles-Rams NFL game and is sure to go viral. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, Proceeds for the song, which you can buy on iTunes, go toward the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
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| Participating in the National Day of Service Posted: 11 Sep 2011 10:12 AM PDT by Mike Krumboltz  On the tenth anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks in American history, memorial ceremonies, speeches, and dedications remind people of what was lost. Amid the grieving and reflection, many remember that today is also the National Day of Service. The idea came about in 2002. The families and loved ones of the victims sought to honor the sacrifices of all those who perished in the attacks on September 11, 2001, and to help instill a sense of ongoing unity in the American people, who are too often divided by politics, race, and religion. Serve.gov writes, "The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance was established into law by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in 2009, and is consistent with President Obama's overall call to service, United We Serve." There are many ways in which Americans can and do participate. Some conduct food drives, others help educate about disaster preparedness, and others collect items for care packages for soldiers. Inspiring people to work together toward the country's greater good is what the movement strives to accomplish. The site 911day.org allows visitors to share their plans on what they plan to do on 9/11. Prayer, forgiveness, and unity are common themes. One person writes, "I will donate blood in honor of those lost on 9/11." Web searches for "national day of service" and "donate blood" are both soaring. In Miami, volunteers worked with members of the Miami Dolphins football team to send care packages to troops serving overseas. In Louisville, Kentucky, volunteers worked on a landscaping project for a local firehouse. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said, "We show compassion through service and the work you all are doing with Service for Peace and National Day of Service is a model for everybody." For ideas on how to get involved locally, check out Serve.gov.
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