Published: September 11, 2024
By Jim Lichtman
On this anniversary of 9/11, let’s take a moment to remember those we lost and honor the heroes who ran toward danger. It was a day that tested so many who put their lives on the line to save others and brought out the best in us—courage, compassion, duty, and a sense of unity that crossed all divides.
As we remember, let’s reflect on what truly matters: standing together, lifting each other up, and building a future that learns from the past.
We honor their memory by how we choose to live today.
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