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(for immediate release – Monday, September 10, 2007)
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Gov. Togiola joins nation in remembrance of
9/11 as Patriot Day

(UTULEI) - Governor Togiola Tulafono today proclaimed September 11, 2007 as Patriot Day in the Territory of American Samoa.

Pursuant to Executive Proclamation signed by the President of the United States of America, George W. Bush, on September 5, 2007, all flags in the Territory shall be flown at half-mast on September 11, 2007.

Several thousands of lives were lost on this day in 2001, including brave rescue personnel, innocent victims and ordinary citizens who risked their lives to save others.

In the aftermath of the attacks, Americans from all over the world, including the Teritories, lent their resources, prayers and support for the rescue and recovery efforts that ensued.

Since 2001, the U.S. and its territories have dedicated themselves to solid efforts at ensuring that such a destructive and senseless event should never happen again anywhere the U.S. flag flies.

It is in the spirit of honoring the memories of the victims and heroes who lost heir lives on September 11, 2001; honoring the commitment of Americans all over the world who pull together in times of great need; and honoring our dedication to protect our country from future attack, that flags within the Territory shall be lowered.

All appropriate ceremonies, activities and remembrance services should be observed as well as a moment of silence in honor of the lives lost as a result of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at 8:46am.