NY To Salute America's First Responders Eve Of 9/11
ALBANY---Governor George E. Pataki will join with police, firefighters, and emergency medical technician organizations to host New York's Salute to First Responders on Sunday, Sept. 10th in World Trade Center 7, adjacent to the World Trade Center Site. Representatives from every corner of New York and more than 30 states from around the nation will be in attendance.
"Our founding fathers believed that the strength of this nation lies in its people. They were right. Throughout American history, the people of this great nation have proven time and again that when we join together, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome, no challenge we cannot meet, and no difficulty we cannot transcend. It was nearly five years ago that America was attacked by terrorists who were intent upon destroying our freedom. Not a day goes by that I am not mindful of the great loss and devastation we endured on September 11th. But at the same time, not a day goes by that I am not inspired by what I saw. I have never been prouder to be an American citizen," Governor Pataki said.
Not a day goes by that I am not mindful of the great loss and devastation we endured on September 11th. But at the same time, not a day goes by that I am not inspired by what I saw. I have never been prouder to be an American citizen," Governor Pataki said.
"As we prepare to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, it is appropriate that America be reminded of the courage and selfless dedication of America's first responders and once again say, 'Thank You.' These brave men and women represent the true and enduring spirit of America: a spirit of unity and coming together to overcome any obstacle. On Sunday, Sept. 10th, we will pay tribute to America's first responders and thank them for all they do for us. On that day, we will host a ceremony in honor of the heroes of September 11th and the heroes who everyday heed the call to help their fellow New Yorkers," the Governor said.
New York's Salute to First Responders is co-sponsored by the Uniformed Firefighters Association of the FDNY, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association of the FDNY, NYC Police Benevolent Association, the NYC Detectives Endowment Association, the Captain's Benevolent Association, the Lieutenant's Benevolent Association, Correction Officers Benevolent Association, the Sergeant's Police Benevolent Association, the Port Authority Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the New York State Association of Police Benevolent Associations, Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association, the Uniformed Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics of the FDNY, and the Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association, the Public Employee Conference, the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers and the NYS Investigator's Assn, IUPA, and the Empire State Development Corporation.
"In the aftermath of that dark day, help poured into New York from every corner of our nation. That's the real strength of this nation, the fact that in spite of everything else, it is the goodness of our people, and our devotion to freedom, that makes the difference. It was the tremendous courage, unity, and selflessness of the people - people like our first responders - that got us through our darkest hour. And because of their help, New York and America have come back, and come back stronger than ever, from those attacks. And while September 11th is a day that is now part of national consciousness, we know that each and every day our police, our firefighters, our EMT's put their lives on the line to make our lives safer. Indeed, many of our first responders are volunteers, brave men and women, who serve and seek nothing but the satisfaction of making our communities stronger and safer," the Governor added.
Posted Thursday, September 7, 2006
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