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PATRIOT DAY:
Patriot Day is observed on September 11th in memory of the 2,993 people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. On that day, two hijacked airplancescrashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in NYC. A third hijacked aircraft crashed into the Pentagon near Washington, DC. It is believed that a fourth airplane was to crash into theWhite House, however, passengers aboard that plane tried to take control over the hijackers to prevent the attack. The plane ended up crashing in Pennsylvania. Innocent people lost their lives duringthis tragedy - many of them through heroic efforts trying to help others.
Most Americans refer to this day as 9/11 or September 11th. On December 18, 2001, President George W. Bush signed into law thisdiscretionary day of remembrance. The American flag should be flown at half-staff at home and at all U.S. government buildings.
Most Americans observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46am EST -the time of the first plane crash in a tower on September 11, 2001.
In 2009, President Obama and the First Lady are asking Americans to volunteer in their communities as a way to honor the heroes ofSeptember 11th and those who serve our military. They are calling it the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance hoping to reignite the spirit of unity and service that inspired Americans after theSeptember 11th tragedy.

About Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It's a day dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holidaytributes the working class contributions to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Labor Day became an official national holiday in 1894. This holiday is usually celebrated with summeractivities - swimming, camping, picnics, etc. Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer in the Northern part of the U.S. Most schools usually start sometime during the week after Labor Day. In an...