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Senate’s ‘Moment of Remembrance’

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. Senate has approved a nationwide Moment of Remembrance on Sept. 11. The moment will occur at the same time across the U.S.: 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, noon Central Daylight Time, 11 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time, and 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

“Our local, state, and national institutions—including state and local governments, military and veterans’ organizations, the news media, houses of worship, and sports teams—have been called upon to mark this minute with bells or sirens to honor the victims,” said Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ). “During these 60 seconds, the only sounds heard across our country should be this patriotic chorus as we remember the victims and confirm our determination to stop terrorist attacks before they occur.”

He continued: “Make no mistake: 9/11 changed our country forever, and a tragedy of this magnitude requires every American to stop and remember—and show the world how strong we are when we stand together.”

He invites public transportation agencies to participate by blowing whistles, ringing bells, or making announcements.

More information about the Moment of Remembrance is available here.
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