09/12/2025
Today, as we came together to remember those who lost their lives in the horrific terror attacks on our nation 24 years ago, we also need to take a step back and remember what unites us as a country; we are all Americans before politics and all of the other ideologies that divide us. We are in desperate need of unity and to embrace the things that we have in common, such as the love for our family and our great nation. On this somber day of remembrance, we are also grieving the loss of an American patriot, spiritual warrior and a family man, Charlie Kirk. To say this is a tragic loss for our country is an absolute understatement. This is not only a loss for America, this is a huge loss for a devoted wife and two beautiful, young children who now will grow up without their father. No one should lose their life over political, racial or religious differences and/or disagreements. Our nation was founded on the ability to be able to come together, regardless of political differences or affiliation and be able to have productive and respectful debates with one another. One of our most sacred rights in this nation is the right to speak our minds freely and without the threat or risk of retribution, threats and/or acts of violence. What took place in Utah yesterday was an absolute abhorrent act that absolutely no one should be celebrating or consider to be acceptable. Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you find yourself or whether or not you agreed with Charlie Kirk's political or spiritual beliefs, he was a father and family man first and foremost. What happened to him, in a setting where he was simply exercising his first amendment right as an American, was simply unacceptable and is concerning for the future of our nation. Violence only breeds more violence and hate only creates more hate. As we remember the events that took place on September 11, 2001, let us condemn the violent assassination that took place yesterday and come together as Americans. We have more in common than the political divide that separates us. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall. If we wish to continue to be the greatest nation on Earth, we simply have to put our differences aside and learn to love and appreciate one another for who we are as fellow human beings. Our political affiliation/beliefs do not define us as people. It doesn't determine our value on this Earth or dictate how deserving we are to live freely and safely in our own communities. In the history of America, political violence has never solved anything. Unity, compromise, productive dialogue, patience and understanding go much farther towards understanding one another than senseless acts of violence. Please, hug your loved ones, greet a neighbor, say a prayer for someone in need, be there for one another. We are all Americans and we are better than this civil discourse that is sadly becoming an all too familiar occurrence. Let us teach our children that hate is not a way to succeed, but love can move mountains.
Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk 1993-2025
To all those whose lives were lost in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001 we will never forget. We will come together to condemn the hatred and violence and to care for our fellow Americans. We owe so much gratitude to the first responders, search and rescue teams, members of our military, selfless citizens and everyone who contributed to saving lives and helping those impacted by the events of that devastating day in our nations history. THANK YOU and may God Bless YOU for putting yourself in harms way for others. That selfless compassion and comradery is woven into the fabric of this country. We need to remember who we are and what we stand for. Not only for our future, but for those who paid the ultimate price in our past.
God Bless America
