09/11/2026
Twenty‑five years later, the memories remain vivid.
I can still recall walking in from the high school band field and hearing that a plane had struck one of the towers in New York. At that age, you don’t yet grasp the magnitude of such an event — but it doesn’t take long for the reality, the loss, and the impact to become clear.
Today, we honor those who were lost, those who responded, and the families forever changed. We remember the strength, unity, and resilience that carried our nation forward. We will never forget.
