Remembering 9/11
Friends,
With the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on our nation upon us, I believe it’s still important to recognize that tragedy today in the 159th District of Georgia.
Our community is hundreds of miles from New York City, the Pentagon, or rural Pennsylvania.
In many ways Effingham County, Bulloch County, and Screven County couldn’t be more different than the places most directly impacted.
But in the most important ways, we’re exactly the same. We value family. We love our country. And when our loved ones head out the door to work, we take for granted we’ll welcome them home later.
On 9/11, that didn’t happen. Thousands of families saw their loved ones off - whether it was going to serve their community as a police officer or fire fighter; going to serve our nation at the Pentagon; or simply heading to an airport or to work in downtown New York to support their families.
As we remember those who lost their lives, I hope we can continue to work together in Georgia and nationwide to recognize and remember that sacrifice.
In the General Assembly, we have tried to continue efforts to make it a little less of a sacrifice for Georgia men and women who choose to serve their communities by passing supporting legislation, increasing pay, and increasing penalties for those who attack our men and women in uniform.
Just as important as our work in Atlanta, though, are efforts in our communities that ensure that everyone remembers the events of that day, while supporting our local first responders. Whether it’s the Statesboro Fire Department’s Remembrance Ceremony, a stair climb remembrance held by the Rincon Fire Department, or simply prayers and remembrances offered by many in our community for those impacted and their families in Sunday church services or evening prayers at home.
Moving forward, the passage of time will mean that the tragic events of 9/11 will continue to dim for many - becoming words on a page rather than a vivid reality. But I know that our state and our 159th District communities will continue to remember those tragic events by remembering those impacted and recognizing the sacrifice of our first responders today and every day.
As always, should you wish to share your feelings with me don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact me at 404.656.5020, Jon.Burns@house.ga.gov, or on Facebook at www.FB.com/JonBurnsGA. If you wish to sign up for my weekly emailed newsletter, visit https://www.friendsofjonburns.com/home to sign up.