definitions of patriotism ...

"love for or devotion to one's country "

"love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it"

For the firemen involved on 911 ... their country was probably the last thing on their minds that morning ... it was there commitment and devotion to their fellow human beings (citizens ??)regardless of race, nationality what compelled them to their perform duty.

Let's not get the concept of patriotism mixed up with "good outstanding people"

biLL