Alabama leaders are reflecting on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Several of those leaders posted about Patriot Day on social media, calling on Americans to never forget the attacks against the Twin Towers and the Pentagon that day.
Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags in the state to be displayed at half-staff in honor of the fallen from that day.
Today, on Patriot Day, I have ordered flags to be displayed at half-staff in honor of America’s fallen heroes of September 11, 2001.
The horrific events of the day shook our entire country. God bless our heroes. God bless our great nation.?? #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/cVKLTjR8KB
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) September 11, 2024
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth the anniversary is a reminder that “peace through strength is more important now than ever.”
We will always remember the Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Our country emerged united as “one Nation under God” on one of the darkest days in our history, and peace through strength is more important now than ever. pic.twitter.com/I5p4gLiPCt
— Will Ainsworth (@willainsworthAL) September 11, 2024
Speaker of the Alabama House Nathaniel Ledbetter posted a quote from then President George W. Bush about the attacks.
“For the United States, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” — George W. Bush pic.twitter.com/tKHMsk9pSv
— Nathaniel Ledbetter (@RepLedbetter) September 11, 2024
Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators also commemorated the anniversary.
23 years ago, our nation came under attack.
We will never forget. pic.twitter.com/bBbEdiPkld
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) September 11, 2024
Today, we remember the profound loss experienced and courage exhibited on 9/11. The lives taken, the heroes who emerged, and the unity that followed are forever in our hearts. At the Capitol memorial, we renew our pledge: We will never forget.
America's strength endures. pic.twitter.com/32Zx5ZP270
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) September 11, 2024
Members of the Alabama Congressional delegation also honored the victims of the attacks.
23 years ago, the United States of America suffered the greatest act of terrorism in our history. After this heinous act, we came together as a nation, and made a promise to never forget that day. pic.twitter.com/MNRYVg6NIe
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) September 11, 2024
Today we honor the memory of those lost 23 years ago and the heroes who responded with courage and selflessness.
The attacks on 9/11 changed our nation forever but our spirit and resolve were never broken.
We must #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/jDc8y5fDxf
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) September 11, 2024
On this Patriot Day, we remember the devastating attacks of 9/11/2001.
May we never forget the lives lost, the patriots who confronted peril in order to save others, and the service members who gave their lives to ensure our safety.
May God bless America! pic.twitter.com/4mX8S2OwBa
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) September 11, 2024
Today, we remember the 2,977 American lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We will #NeverForget the innocent lives lost and the bravery of the first responders. pic.twitter.com/mLhqjqsedK
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) September 11, 2024
Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
May we reflect on the courage and heroism of everyone who risked their lives saving others.
We must never forget. ?? https://t.co/guAZmMabpR
— Rep. Jerry Carl (@RepJerryCarl) September 11, 2024
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