Most of us remember where we were, and maybe even what we were doing, when historically significant events took place.

For instance, I remember where I was when I heard that President Kennedy had been assassinated. I was 11 years old and my family was in Pasadena, Texas, at the time. I was at home with my brother and sister, Bruce and Mary Ann. If you're my age or older, you probably remember where you were, too, when you heard the news.

9/11/2001 was such a day. I was in my study at home that morning when my wife, Marcia, came in and said, "You should turn on the TV. Something just happened in New York City." I quickly clicked on CNN and a minute or so later, another plane slammed into the second tower of the World Trade Center--so I saw it in real time. I'll never forget it.

It's hard to believe it's been nine years already.

Some people are calling 9/11 "Patriot's Day." It has a nice ring to it, don't you think?

Remembering significant, history-making events is important. That's why God established the Passover and told the people of Israel to celebrate it throughout their generations. He wants them always to remember what He did for them when they were slaves in Egypt.

Some things are just too important to forget.

On 9/11, the forces of Islamic terror declared war on the USA and on freedom-loving peoples everywhere. Let's pause on this day and remember those brave men and women of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in that ongoing war.

With God's help, and by His grace, let's each of us do our part to ensure that their sacrifice was not in vain.

Happy Patriot's Day!