McCain Mentions Mark Bingham in 9/11 Statement
Earlier today, Republican presidential nominee John McCain in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, mentioned openly gay 9/11 hero Mark Bingham in his statement commemorating the day
No American living then should ever forget the heroism that occurred in the skies above this field on September 11, 2001. It is believed that the terrorists on United Flight 93 may have intended to crash the airplane into the United States Capitol. Hundreds if not thousands of people would have been at work in that building when that fateful moment occurred, and been destroyed along with a beautiful symbol of our freedom. They and, very possibly I, owe our lives to the passengers who summoned the courage and love necessary to deny our depraved and hateful enemies their terrible triumph.
I have witnessed great courage and sacrifice for America’s sake, but none greater than the sacrifice of those good people who grasped the gravity of the moment, understood the threat, and decided to fight back at the cost of their lives.
I spoke at the memorial service for one of them, Mark Bingham. I acknowledged that few of us could say we loved our country as well as he and all the heroes of September 11 had. The only means we possess to thank them is to try to be as good an American as they were. We might fall well short of their standard, but there is honor in the effort.
In the Gospel of John it is written, ‘Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends.’ Such was their love; a love so sublime that only God’s love surpasses it. I am in awe of it as much as I am in debt to it. May God bless their souls.
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McCain – a true patriot – recognizes Mark Bingham – another true patriot.
This is America. God bless her always.
Regards,
Peter H.
Comment by Peter Hughes — September 11, 2008 @ 10:06 pm - September 11, 2008
Yep, that’s class.
Comment by Jeremayakovka — September 11, 2008 @ 10:21 pm - September 11, 2008
Ditto. A classy tribute for a classy guy by a classy guy.
Comment by cme — September 11, 2008 @ 11:45 pm - September 11, 2008
Very nice.
Comment by ThatGayConservative — September 12, 2008 @ 1:27 am - September 12, 2008
Hi,
I just want to say I love your blog and your insight.
I love this Country even more, and that is why I will
be voting the McCain/Palin ticket.
McCain is a real guy as is his running mate. She actually reminds me of my mom, strong, honest, don’t mess with me type gal.
Keep up the good work guys.
PS. Melissa Etheridge has a great song from her Lucky CD titled Tuesday Morning, it is about Mark Bingham.
God bless our wonderful Country and the hodge podge of people who live here.
Comment by Libertygal — September 12, 2008 @ 9:00 am - September 12, 2008
I found mark thru another blog, where there is a prominent link to Mark’s site. After reading all I could about him and seeing the documentaries and movies about Flight 93, I have adopted Mark Bingham as my hero. I never had one until now. I think he was amazing. What a loss we suffered that day.
McCain is one classy man…
Comment by A Different Peter H — September 12, 2008 @ 10:02 am - September 12, 2008
Thank you for posting this. I read a lot of gay blogs and yours is the only one that published this story. Thank you for your blog.
Comment by RBinWeHo — September 12, 2008 @ 3:48 pm - September 12, 2008