Washington, June 29 -- Representative John McGuire issued the following press release:
Today, Representative John McGuire introduced the National Patriot Day Remembrance Flag Act to designate the Freedom Flag as a national symbol of remembrance for September 11, 2001, ensuring the lives lost in the terrorist attacks are not forgotten.
"As the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, unfolded, brave first responders ran headfirst into danger, risking, and sacrificing their lives to save others," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "The Freedom Flag serves as a solemn reminder of the thousands of lives lost by first responders and everyday people on that dark day that will forever be cemented in American history. Sadly, thousands of Americans and...