Moment of Silence Monday September 11, 2006 at 8:46 AM EST

In memory of those who died as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and in observance of Patriot Day, President George W. Bush has issued a Proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence, beginning at 8:46 a.m. EST on September 11, 2001, and asked the Governors of the United States and Territories to fly the United States flag at half-staff. Accordingly, in honor of the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in tribute to American soldiers fighting in the Global War on Terrorism, and in observance of Patriot Day, effective September 11, 2006, until sunset, Governor Bush, in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, has asked that all state and local governments join him in honoring these patriots by flying their United States and State flags at half-staff.