The proclamation also mentions “all of the patriots who have sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom.”
Similarly to members of the Trump administration, many Americans acknowledged the anniversary of 9/11. This is particularly visible on social media; images of American flags, the Twin Towers, etc with “Never Forget” captions were posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Trump also acknowledged the events of 9/11 via Twitter.
#NeverForget #September11th pic.twitter.com/POd8D1WfBa
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 12, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania this morning to honor the memories of nearly 3,000 precious lives lost on September 11, 2001, as well as every hero who has given their life since that day to protect our safety and freedom. pic.twitter.com/RKwcvO7vh9
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 11, 2018
17 years since September 11th!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2018
#NeverForget #September11th https://t.co/l8WZer3UOL
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2018