Dear Friend,
Today marks twenty-three years since 9/11. We promised never to forget, and I still grieve for every life lost on that terrible morning, and for every person who lost loved ones too.
Orlando knows how to find power in pain, and though 9/11 marks difficult memories, it also demonstrates the incredible resilience of the American people, the bravery of our first responders, and the collective hope we carry for a better, brighter, healthier, and safer future.
I know that this can also be a very difficult day for our veterans and their families. Please remember that you are not alone, and can access veteran mental health services here, at this link.
Each year, the Orlando Fire Department honors the courageous firefighters and law enforcement who lost their lives on September 11th, along with the 2,977 lives lost in New York City, Washington, D.C. and outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The Candle Lighting Ceremony begins at 7:00pm, and you can learn more and join us here, at this link.
Please take care of one another, and know that we are here to serve you.
Onward,
