Joe Crowley: “there are certain days whose importance in American history enable every American to know their importance by heart.…”

“there are certain days whose importance in American history enable every American to know their importance by heart. July 4 and June 6 are days of heroism commemorating the bravery of our Founding Fathers and declaring their independence from tyranny and the courage of fellow Americans storming the beach at Normandy. December 7 is a day of infamy marking the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Like December 7, the annual anniversary of September 11 will bring back the feelings of shock and horror which we all felt as we saw the tragic events occurring right before our eyes. September 11 had always been just another day in the calendar year, a day when we went about our lives, a day no different than any other. This year that was ended forever, and it simply is no longer just another day. From now on, September 11 will not pass unrecognized. It will be a day of remembrance thanks to my colleague from Staten Island commemorating the thousands of people who lost their lives and the innocence which we as Americans lost.”