Thank you to the Paxton P.R.I.D.E. Group for inviting me to speak at the Annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Event under the Grand Old Flag on Sunday. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, including the brave first responders who ran toward danger to save others. It was an honor to join our community in remembering the victims, honoring the heroes, and reflecting on the unity we all felt as Americans in the days that followed.
The PBL High School Band and Chorus did a fantastic job with their performances, and I truly enjoyed seeing the motorcycles passing through town as part of the remembrance. Events like this ensure that we continue to pass on the lessons of that day to future generations—may we always remember and never forget.
