Noontime Friday Prayer Services

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President Bush has called Americans to observe a National Day of Prayer
and Remembrance Friday, September 14th.  

Bush said the United States mourned with those who have suffered losses from 
the attack. "Scripture says: 'Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be 
comforted,"' he said. "I call on every American family and the family of 
America to observe a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, honoring the 
memory of the thousands of victims of these brutal attacks and comforting 
those who lost loved ones."

In a proclamation, Bush asked Americans and places of worship to mark the day 
with noon memorial services, complete with the ringing of bells at that hour, 
and to hold evening candlelight remembrance vigils.

"I encourage employers to permit their workers time off during the lunch hour 
to attend the noontime services to pray for our land," he said. "I invite the 
people of the world who share our grief to join us in these solemn 
observances."

Bush said he will attend a prayer service at the National Cathedral in 
Washington.