Unfortunately, through the years more men and women were called upon to sacrifice that Americans can enjoy their freedoms. LaSpada came up with the idea for the Moment of Remembrance in 1996. Last year, the White House endorsed the idea of a National Moment of Remembrance and military installations around the world participated. Congress established the commission Dec. 28, 2000. At 3 p.m. local time, pause one minute to remember the Americans who died in service to the United States.
Participation is voluntary and can be informal.
Let us be inspired by their selfless idealism and pledge ourselves anew to do our part to ensure the children of today and tomorrow will not have to share in their suffering and sacrifice.