President Proclaims "National Days of Prayer and Remembrance"

Yesterday, President George W. Bush issued a Proclamation (full text) declaring Sept. 5 through 7 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance in tribute to those who died in the 9-11 attacks. He also asked for prayer the safety and success of members of our Armed Forces. He concluded: "I ask that the people of the United States and their places of worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils. I also invite all people across the world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance."