Recently, across the nation, we commemorated Patriot Day, our newest national commemorative day. A bill recognizing September 11 of each year as Patriot Day was signed into law by President George W. Bush in December 2001, as a part of the aftermath of the Islamic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Another national commemorative day is being recognized on Friday, September 16. On this day we will recognize Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine of our Founding Fathers and the Secretary of the convention, signed the then -- and yet today -- unique US Constitution, giving us the framework for our Republic.
Both days commemorate significant happenings in our nation’s history -- one long ago and one much more recent -- both extremely important and relevant. We dare not forget nor ignore either.
It’s hard to imagine that it’s been 15 years since the 9/11 attacks. Today’s high school sophomores were born that year. I can’t help but wonder what they have heard about 9/11 during their schooling. Are they even hearing about this atta ...
