The death of Osama Bin Laden and its significance to the union

With the death of Osama Bin Laden, we like all Americans first remember the innocent men and women who perished on 9/11. Many of them were first responders or worked in New York state offices at the World Trade Center.

"At this historic moment when a vicious murderer has been found and justice has been done, our thoughts and prayers continue to go to the families of our members who served and died, and those who continue to suffer and sacrifice," AFSCME President Gerald McEntee said.

"We mourn those we lost and celebrate those who showed such courage and commitment during those horrible days nearly a decade ago. They were heroes. We will never forget them."