2,977 total deaths. The Twin Towers fell, millions of people were exposed to debris and harmful chemicals, and our country was forever changed.
It has been 25 year since that disastrous day. A lot of us remember where we were when it happened. For me, I was 5 years old and in kindergarten. I remember the sadness and expressions on my teacher’s faces. It wasn’t until I got older and started learning more about our history that I developed a deeper respect for the people who experienced 9/11 firsthand, especially those who lost their lives and those who put their lives on the line to save others.
According to recent data, 51% of Americans are in favor of making 9/11 a federal holiday to commemorate those who lost their lives, while 26% are opposed. A CBS Poll found that 74% of Americans thinks its very important for us to remember 9/11, while 20% believe its somewhat important, and 6% don’t thinks its important.
At the same time, we have seen some people on the far left and in socialist circles that have made incredibly disrespectful remarks about 9/11. From Hasan Piker’s “America deserved 9/11” quote, to Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointing a chief legal counsel who reportedly had ties to defending a convicted Al-Qaeda operative whose family member was one of the hijacker, to Representative Ilhan Omar’s “some people did something” comment, and Michigan Democratic candidate, Abdul El-Sayed’s many disrespectful tweets that he is now deleting.
I don’t think we should ever forget what happened that day.
Remember, today is not just some ordinary day. This 25th Anniversary of 9/11 deserves a pause. Stop. Reflect. Remember. And pray for our Nation.