NEBRASKA – Senators Deb Fischer and Benn Sasse and Governor Pete Ricketts issued statements on the 19th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer,
“On the 19th anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history, we come together to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We also honor the brave first responders, many of whom gave their own lives to save others.”
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse,
“Al-Qaeda attacked our country nineteen years ago, murdering thousands of innocents and inflicting pain that is with us to this day. Americans responded to these violent cowards with bravery and strength. In the stairwells of the World Trade Center, the halls of the Pentagon, in the cabin of Flight 93, and in the mountains of Afghanistan, Americans fought back. Evil will always be a part of this world, and Americans will always meet it with courage.”
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts,
“On Patriot Day, we remember the Americans who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93. We also commemorate the heroism of the first responders and other citizens who courageously risked their lives to save their fellow Americans.”
“No one old enough to remember 9/11 will ever forget that day. In celebrating Patriot Day, we make sure our children know the story of September 11th and gain an appreciation for the men and women who bravely responded to the attack. As we recall their selfless sacrifice, let’s commit to putting others first and seeking to foster greater peace so our communities and families can grow and flourish.”
Flags are at half-staff across the state this week to honor the passing of Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera, and they will remain at half-staff on Friday in observance of Patriot Day.
