EDITOR,

On Friday, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.

Every individual should make it his or her duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country’s worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible loss and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared.

Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times, and it shouldn’t take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country, and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds

So, here’s what we need you to do:

• Retype this letter and e-mail it to at least 11 people. Please ask each to forward it on to 11 more.

• Fly an American flag of any size on Sept. 11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don’t, then at least make it a priority on this day.

Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America!