09/11/2025
On the night of September 10, 2001…
246 people went to sleep, preparing for their morning flights.
2,606 people went to sleep, ready to head into the office.
343 firefighters went to sleep, preparing for their morning shift.
60 police officers went to sleep, gearing up for their patrol.
8 paramedics went to sleep, ready to serve their communities.
They were planning for another ordinary day.
They had no idea what was coming.
For thousands, September 11 did come — but it never finished.
Their lives were cut short by an unthinkable act of terror that shook our nation to its core.
It was the last morning parents kissed their children goodbye, the last time coworkers shared coffee and small talk, the last day of everyday moments we so often take for granted.
So tonight — on the eve of that day — we pause to remember them.
We honor the heroes, the innocent, the brave, and the fallen.
And as you prepare for your tomorrow, hug your loved ones a little tighter, speak a little kinder, and live with gratitude for each new day you’re given.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
