09/11/2025
Brought a piece of my heart to our speech activities today, honoring the lives we lost on this day 24 years ago.
My first 9/11 in Texas brought me to tears. There was no mention of the courageous men and women who lost their lives on this day, no moment of silence - it felt like a regular day.
Today, each speech session at the school I contract with was geared towards first responders. Each student was excited to learn about fire fighters and how they help the community. My older students were so attentive and were eager to hear about the history of 9/11 I shared.
I was three when the towers fell. I can’t tell you where I was or what I was doing the way so many New Yorkers can… but, I can tell you that I was raised in the greatest place in the world. I can tell you that I grew up with so many friends who lost relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice. I can tell you that every year I had teachers who made sure I never forget the impact of this day and the 2,977 people who lost their lives including 343 firefighters, 71 police officers, and 55 military personnel.
Today, my heart is home. Today, I shared a piece of my heart with my students and clients. Today, we all remembered and we will never forget ♥️
