09/11/2026
Twenty-five years. A quarter of a century has passed, yet the memory of that September morning remains deeply etched in our hearts.
Today, we honor the 2,977 lives lost on 9/11, and we remember the unimaginable bravery of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.
When terror struck, they didn't hesitate. While thousands were desperately running out to safety, they were running in. They chose to climb those stairs, fully aware of the danger above, because they knew they were the only hope for the civilians trapped inside. They laid down their own lives to save people they had never even met.
But we also remember that the tragedy did not end when the towers fell. Over the last 25 years, over 400 more FDNY firefighters have lost their lives to illnesses contracted while working at Ground Zero. Their quiet courage and continued sacrifice are a tragic extension of that same bravery.
Twenty-five years later, their selflessness still stands as the ultimate example of service. We will always remember the heroes who ran toward the danger, and we will honor the toll it continues to take. We will never forget what they gave.
