09/11/2026
If you are 35 years old or older, you probably remember September 11, 2001. You probably remember where you were, what you were doing, and the feelings you had that day.
Nearly 3,000 people, including 343 firefighters, lost their lives that day, with many more becoming victims in the 25 years due to the long-term effects of PTSD as well as exposure to airborne dust and debris.
One thing that stands out about September 11th is how the American people responded to that tragedy.
We were not white, black, brown, red, or yellow.
We were not Catholic, Baptist, Jewish, Atheist, or Christian.
We were not far-right, ultra-conservative Republicans or far-left, ultra-liberal Democrats.
We were not defined by our positions on abortion, gun control, climate change, or any of the countless issues that divide us today.\
On that horrific day—and in the days, weeks, and months that followed—we were simply AMERICANS, pulling together with one common goal.
Please take a moment today to remember not only those who lost their lives on 9/11, but also the families, first responders, survivors, veterans, and countless others whose lives were forever changed that day—and everyone who has been affected in the years since.
