A Decade of Honor

I first learned of the America's 9/11 Foundation and the Ride that they began in November of 2001, in August of 2004. On that same day I decided that this Ride was what I needed to do to honor those fellow Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics who gave all trying to help their fellow man on September 11, 2001.

In 2007, I finally made the commitment and participated in my first Foundation Ride. I realized then that this was something I needed to do annually, that it was the least I could do to honor those who went to work, who responded without a second thought, as so many of us have so many times, yet this time who gave their all simply in the performance of duty.

I had met a sergeant and officer of the NY Port Authority at the WTC site in 1996. But the meeting was brief and I could not recall their names in 2001. I realized then that I was remiss, and whether those two men lived or died would always haunt me. And that failure would make me realize what was more important was to never forget all those who gave their all out of duty, as well as those who were simply our country's victims of terrorism.

This blog is dedicated to them all, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of their sacrifices. To honor them, in the best way that I can, as little as it is compared to all they did. My thanks, my dedication, my gratitude goes out to them all, and to all their families that continue without them daily. May God Bless you all.