Nation remembers September 11, 2001

Gov. John R. Kasich has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio to commemorate 9/11.

Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2012.

Additionally, the governor issued a resolution, a copy of which can be viewed here. From the Governor’s 9/11 resolution: “We honor and pay tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world, as well as to the dedicated members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities who work diligently to protect us from danger and when called upon, stand willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we hold dear.

"The events of September 11, 2001 and the murder of nearly 3,000 innocent people, and the attack on the freedoms and values that have made our nation the greatest in the world, will never be forgotten," Kasich said.

President Obama called September 11 a day to "honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 and commemorate them with a national day of service and remembrance. This day is an opportunity for everyone, no matter who you are, to serve others."

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks:

“It’s hard to believe that it has been over a decade since the cowardly 9/11 terrorist attacks shocked our nation, robbed lives, and forever altered the lives of loved ones who were left behind. At the time, we were flooded with an array of emotions, from shock to sorrow to anger, but we did not allow the emotions to distract us from healing our country and responding to the threat. Instead, in the true American spirit, firefighters, police officers, emergency responders, and everyday citizens rose to the occasion to help those who were hurt and suffering, and our brave men and women in uniform took the fight to the terrorists.

“Now, when I look back on this fateful day, I am not only reminded of the immense grief and sorrow, but also of the many acts of bravery in the face of adversity that make me proud to be an American.

“This September 11th, let’s all take a moment to remember those who died on this day 11 years ago and to express our gratitude to the first responders and the members of the military and intelligence community who have dedicated their lives to protecting us both here at home and abroad.”