Memorial Message from Mayor Sullivan commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Patriot’s Day

Father God, we remember before you today on the 20th Anniversary of those whose lives were lost in the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001, and for all those whom we love but have gone home to rest in Your care. 

We give thanks to You for the courage of the brave souls who ran into burning buildings and who labored in the rubble; may their courage be to us a witness of what is possible when we are guided by love and dedication to our fellow human beings.

We pray today for the continued healing of all those suffering emotionally and physically.

May we move from suffering to hope, from brokenness to wholeness, from anxiety to courage, from death to life, from fear to love, and from despair to hope.

Guide us into the way of peace. Inspire us with hope in the gifts of God’s grace. May we receive the gift so that we might become instruments of your peace in this world.

Shower Your Blessings on us all today and everyday.