September 11

The National Executive Committee, meeting in Indianapolis during May 8 and 9, 2002, approved Resolution 30, encouraging Legionnaires to take the lead in their respective communities and organize annual commemo- ration events to always remember the victims killed in the attack on America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Our Mission

To honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks by planning and executing an appropriate annual patri- otic or memorializing event in the community on that date so the memories of the victims do not fade.

By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 8-9, 2002, that it does affirm its support and encourage the members, Posts, and Departments of The American Legion to honor the victims of 9-11 by planning and executing an appropriate annual patriotic or memorializing event in the community on that September date so their memories do not fade.

This commemoration should be held each September 11th throughout the land with a tribute to include:

• The promotion of global peace and goodwill;

• The demonstration of America’s resolve and perseverance to win the war on terrorism;

• The advancement of responsible citizenship;

• The encouragement of patriotism and love of country; and

• The poignant remembrance of those innocent victims that needlessly died on September 11, as

heroes, one and all;