How You Can Honor Their Memory
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Tomorrow, the Sikh American community will join the country to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and honor the memory of all the victims who passed away on that day, the first responders who sacrificed themselves to save others, and the families that suffered incredible loss. We will also honor all those impacted by the events following September 11th. Like Americans of all faiths and backgrounds, the Sikh American community was attacked twice, first as Americans and again by those who wished to divide our country based on religion and ethnicity. We honor all victims of post-9/11 backlash, from those who have been victims of hate, like Balbir Singh Sodhi, to those who suffered and continue to suffer from discrimination and bullying. SALDEF encourages all Sikh Americans to honor the memory of all 9/11 victims in your ardas and seva throughout the day. Please continue to honor their memory by standing up for the Sikh and American values of equality, freedom, and respect for diversity.