[1]Bowman for Congress

John,

Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Every New Yorker remembers September 11, 2001 in vivid detail. We can all
recall the fear and anxiety of knowing that our city and our country were
under attack as we watched two flights collide into the World Trade
Center.

Personally, I can recall the fear in parentsʼ voices as they came to pick
up their kids from school, wanting to hold them and ensure their safety in
a time of uncertainty.

I can recall the paranoia of feeling the need to protect my newborn son at
every moment — and laying my head to rest at night never knowing if the
attacks would continue, not knowing who was safe and who wasnʼt at any
given moment.

I want to extend my gratitude to the first responders who spent that day
and those following on the front lines. Members of the New York City Fire
Department, Police Department, and Emergency Medical Services risked their
lives, even running into the towers to rescue people as rubble fell around
them. Many of those first responders are still experiencing mental trauma
or physical illness as a result.

I also want to acknowledge those whose loss has gone undocumented, and
send love, strength and healing to those who survived the attack, knowing
that they live on with the pain of witnessing first hand one of the great
tragedies in our lifetimes. Many of those survivors are part of our NY-16
community, and as their congressman, I want to ensure that they know they
are supported and protected, just as I wanted my family to be on that
fateful day.

We must also acknowledge the proliferation of Islamophobia in the
aftermath of the attacks — Islamophobia that led to unlawful surveillance
and impacts the Muslim community to this day. It is our ongoing
responsibility to come together in love by lifting each other up and
eradicating all forms of prejudice and hatred.

It is my hope that in acknowledging, reflecting upon, and mourning the
immeasurable loss and tragedy of 9/11, we can recommit to working
alongside one another in building an even stronger New York City and a
stronger nation.

Peace and love,

Jamaal Bowman

 


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