Today is the twentieth anniversary of the heinous attack on America.
On this day in 2001, a culmination of hatred and planning was unleashed on American soil. Coordinated attacks brought destruction and horror to our country, in a display unlike anything the world had ever seen.
Today we remember the lives lost on those four flights, in the Twin Towers, The Pentagon and surrounding areas on that fateful day. We remember the heroism of the passengers on the United 93 flight, who took action to prevent further harm. We remember the bravery of first responders and civilians who tried to rescue and piece together insurmountable brokenness.
In the wake of heartbreak and disaster, we had to create a unified front against our enemies. We had to rebuild, start over and heal. Men and women across the country accepted the call to serve after that day, and we honor and remember those who served in the War on Terror.
Twenty years later, our country still aches over the events of that day. If you ask any adult, they can tell you exactly where they were on that day. It changed the way we lived our lives.
May we never forget what happened that day. I hope that you take time to pause and reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on this day twenty years ago and every day since. They are heroes and they embody what makes this country so great.
We are the land of the free, because of the brave.
