On this day, and on [[Veterans Day]] and [[Memorial Day]], I say a simple [[prayer]] in gratitude for those who have suffered and died on our behalf – and remind myself to strive to be worthy of their sacrifice. I include in my prayer the hope that we may find a way — without a tragedy — to be as united as we were then.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/opinion/columnists/2020/09/11/royal-alexander-looking-back-9-11/5768474002/|title=LA reflecdtion on 9-11|publisher=''The Shreveport Times'' Letter to the Editor|author=Royal Alexander|accessdate=September 11, 201}}</ref></blockquote> | On this day, and on [[Veterans Day]] and [[Memorial Day]], I say a simple [[prayer]] in gratitude for those who have suffered and died on our behalf – and remind myself to strive to be worthy of their sacrifice. I include in my prayer the hope that we may find a way — without a tragedy — to be as united as we were then.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/opinion/columnists/2020/09/11/royal-alexander-looking-back-9-11/5768474002/|title=LA reflecdtion on 9-11|publisher=''The Shreveport Times'' Letter to the Editor|author=Royal Alexander|accessdate=September 11, 201}}</ref></blockquote> |