September 11, 2010: Wittman Statement on Ninth Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks

Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) made the following statement commemorating the Ninth Anniversary of the September 11 attacks:

"This weekend our country will solemnly mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. We remember those whose lives were lost, and those who still mourn today for their lost loved ones. Here, we especially remember those families in the First District, who lost loved ones on that day in the Pentagon. The shock and sadness of that day is not easily forgotten. That day also brought out the best in many individuals and revealed our heroes, with many citizens, firefighters, and police officers risking their lives to save others. Thousands of members of our nation's Armed Forces have since served, been wounded or given their lives in the name of our country's freedom and national security. In those heroes, we see the true American spirit. On the ninth anniversary, we honor the memory of those lost, thank those who have served, and remember the freedoms we enjoy today because of their sacrifice. May God continue to bless America."