Todd Beamer: His Story Doesn’t End

Todd Beamer should have turned 50 today. He should have been celebrating Thanksgiving weekend today with his wife and three children. He won’t be celebrating either, as he was a leader of the first group to give their lives while defending America as part of the war on terror. Mr. Beamer was a former baseball […]

“Never Forget” Can’t Just Be Words

Today you will see and hear many people use the words “Never Forget” in reference to September 11, 2001. It is important to help each other remember that we can not let that phrase become a meaningless hashtag or bumper sticker. We must live them. NEVER FORGET– The 3000 people that died in horrible fashion […]

The Stolen Futures of September 11

It has been 16 years since the murderous attacks of September 11, 2001. Few over the age of 25 can’t tell you exactly where they were and what they felt when they heard the tragic news. For many, it still feels like it happened yesterday………….or today. Please take the time to talk with young people […]

Before You Call That Cop a “Pig”

As we approach another anniversary of the senseless tragedy and mass murder of September 11, it is an important time for mourning, reflection and learning. This includes not only the innocent victims who were working in the buildings and flying on planes, but the many emergency responders who sprinted towards the danger to help others. […]