09/11/2026
I was in history class when we got the news of the Twin Towers and it changed my life in ways I wouldn't fully understand until 3 years later
I joined the Coast Guard on September 13th 2004 and it was fueled in some ways by the events of September 11th 2001.
I have many mixed and conflicted emotions and thoughts when I think back to that day and what came after, but I know for sure that the Patriotism for our values and our way of life and how many of us came together to do our part will never be forgotten
We lost many that day and have lost many since that day in part because of what occurred in New York City starting at 8:46 a.m. on September 11th 2001
Terrorism, Wars, ongoing conflict and diseases are never a good thing and can only have disastrous outcomes and I pray we continue to expand our capacity to find new and alternative routes to work together and live and flourish on this planet
These facts don't make it any easier to mourn a loved one or think back to all that happened and all that has happened because of those attacks.
Maybe we have the opportunity to be the change we wish to see in the world?
I send deep love and gratitude to all who responded on September 11th and I pray for those families who lost loved ones on this day and the days after due to these senseless and cruel acts
I live my life to the fullest sharing all of the love and support I can because I know many of those heroes didn't get this chance and I encourage you to do the same with your precious life
Love Always,
Jake