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Our commemorations of the

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terrorist attacks on our nation 20

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years ago served as a somber reminder

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Of the loss on 9 11 and the days and

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years that followed . For those who

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weren't alive that day . We owe them

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our memories for those who stepped up

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to serve . We owe them our gratitude

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Throughout America's history, her sons

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and daughters have stepped up in

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defense of the constitution , our

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freedoms and their fellow Americans .

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The days after 9-11 were no different .

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Some service members came back into

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service after well deserved retirements

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because they knew their nation needed

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them . While the terrorists targeted

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certain buildings and institutions . It

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was really the American way of life

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that was under attack . They thought

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they could shake us. They could not.

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911 changed all of us . We've lived the

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last 20 years bearing the weight of

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grief and loss . But one thing remains

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over the past 20 years and into the

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future . America is still an example

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for freedom around the world and we

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come together to support each other .

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Those uniquely American ideals couldn't be

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taken away from us that day or any day .

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This year's commemorations recognize

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our collective loss and the

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immeasurable price we sometimes pay for

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our freedoms . If you're grieving you

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have our condolences . If you're able

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to share your stories with the next

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generation , we thank you and for all

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of us... never forget