Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

Today, I joined my colleagues and on the grounds of the Pentagon for the dedication of the Pentagon Memorial.  We were joined by President Bush, many of those who were inside the Pentagon on that fateful day, and by the rescue workers who bravely charged into the smoke and flames without regard for their own safety.  The ceremony was not just to dedicate the memorial, it was to honor the lives of those lost and recognize the strength of their surviving family members and the unfailing resolve of our nation. 

After the ceremony, every member of Congress, both House and Senate, went to the Capitol steps to mark that even during times of partisan disagreement, we still can stand together as a Congress and as a nation.  I will certainly be reflecting a great deal today, thinking back to an event that so changed our nation and remembering those who were lost seven years ago today.  You can read more of my thoughts as part of a statement I released earlier today.

Posted by Henry E. Brown (09-11-2008, 12:22 PM) filed under Defense, Homeland Security

 

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