1.      On this important day, we pause to remember the events of fourteen years ago when nineteen men turned four commercial aircraft into guided missiles loaded with over 11,000 gallons of fuel.  These terrorists defeated all of our aviation security layers to attack our homeland and killed nearly 3,000 men, women, and children.  It was a day none of us will forget; indeed, must not forget.  Today, we remember those we lost in New York City, Somerset County, and the Pentagon.  Today, we remember the heroes who answered the call, many sacrificing their lives so others might live.  Today, we remember the courage and selflessness displayed by those first responders who ran toward the devastation to help their fellow citizens.  And today, we remember that no American is an island; we are united by our love for this great republic. 

2.      Our history is riddled with lessons learned and unlearned; we must remember the lessons from that fateful day 14 years ago.  We must be ever vigilant.  There will always be people who want to do America harm.  They will be patient and they will wait for us to let down our guard.  So as we commemorate September 11^th, let us remember that our military’s mission is to always be ready.  We must do everything possible to ensure our nation’s battles are fought far away from our shores, that is why we are, and must remain, a globally deployed force, ready to fight tonight. 

3.      Never forget 9/11.  Admiral Harris sends -