Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11. Patriot Day is to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. As a community we respectfully remember the events and lives of 9/11 with the ringing of Cottage Lane’s commemorative bell along with a moment of silence.
Courage is September’s Word of the Month. September 11th reminds us of all those who displayed great acts of courage that day. We must remember that ordinary citizens have the power to be extraordinary. Maira Kalman’s Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey inspires all of us to be heroic, no matter our size or age.
“Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.”
~James B. Conant
Courage is strength in the face of pain or grief; the quality of being brave; valor; heroism.
Courage means sacrificing your needs for the needs of another.
Courage means taking a risk and facing your fears.
It takes courage to admit you have made a mistake.
It takes courage to stand up for someone who is being teased.
How will you use your superpower, courage, this month?
