Today we mark the sixth anniversary of one of the most somber and shocking days in American history. On this day we remember over 3000 of our countrymen who left behind wives and children, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters; we remember the brave firefighters, police, and emergency service personnel who gave their lives trying to rescue others. We must never forget their noble sacrifices or the support and help of all Americans who rushed to New York and Washington, D.C. to assist with the rescue and clean up.
Like the attack on Pearl Harbor sixty years earlier, the terrible events of September 11 will “live in infamy” and should never be forgotten. In both attacks, ordinary citizens were going about their daily lives, posing no threat or challenge to anyone. Yet both of these attacks on our countrymen marked the beginning of long, difficult, and costly struggles for the actual survival of western civilization and for the lives, rights, and freedoms we enjoy and often take for granted.
Since that awful September 11, which powerfully underscored the danger of militant Islamic terrorism, more than 5,000 identified terrorists have been captured or killed, and many deadly plots and catastrophes have been averted. Nevertheless, Islamic terrorists still have managed to carry out thousands of deadly terror attacks against an array of targets in the western world.
Like the attack on Pearl Harbor sixty years earlier, the terrible events of September 11 will “live in infamy” and should never be forgotten. In both attacks, ordinary citizens were going about their daily lives, posing no threat or challenge to anyone. Yet both of these attacks on our countrymen marked the beginning of long, difficult, and costly struggles for the actual survival of western civilization and for the lives, rights, and freedoms we enjoy and often take for granted.
Since that awful September 11, which powerfully underscored the danger of militant Islamic terrorism, more than 5,000 identified terrorists have been captured or killed, and many deadly plots and catastrophes have been averted. Nevertheless, Islamic terrorists still have managed to carry out thousands of deadly terror attacks against an array of targets in the western world.
As we pay tribute to all those who have died at the hands of hate-inspired enemies of our faith, civilization, progress, and of mankind itself, we must never forget that we all have a role to play in this ongoing struggle. This struggle is by no means over, and it is likely that there will be other attempts to kill Americans and destroy all that we cherish.
Many Americans will be called upon to make extraordinary contributions and sacrifices in the years ahead. Sadly, some will give their lives in this struggle. All of us need to pray and lead lives of gratitude for God’s blessings and protection of our country. The Bible speaks to our day when, in Ephesians: 6:11-13, it commands:
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Let’s not wait for another attack. Let’s avail ourselves of God’s offered protection now.
4 comments:
AMEN BROTHER
Let us never forget.
i'll second ... uh, third ... those thoughts.
Why has so many Americans sacrificed there fidelity these days. We appreciate what you stand for.
SEMPER FI
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