Let’s never forget, 9/11 is a reminder to keep America strong
Posted By RichC on September 11, 2025
Each September 11th, we pause to remember. We remember the lives lost, the families changed forever, and a nation that was shaken to its core.
For me, the memories are still vivid. That morning I was glued to CNBC while getting my son ready for the bus and off to Independence Elementary School. We both caught glimpses of the television as smoke poured into the clear blue New York City sky from the Twin Towers. He remembers being the one to mention this to the teacher and asked if they could turn on the television in his classroom. Like so many Americans, we stared in shock, not yet grasping how much life would change in the hours and years to follow.
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In the face of such tragedy, many of us turned where we always turn in times of sorrow, to our faith. Churches and synagogues filled with prayer, we opened scripture and prayed that God would move closer and embrace the brokenhearted. Our hope, even in the darkest of moments, has never rested on human strength alone, but on His enduring eternal promises.
Yet while on earth, faith does not call us to passivity. Scripture reminds us that “blessed are the peacemakers,” and to stand firm against evil. Past leaders know, peace is never simply given. It must be safeguarded by resolve. President Ronald Reagan captured this balance well when he declared the U.S. policy was “peace through strength.” It is the same message echoed by President Trump who now focuses on America on remaining strong, confident and unashamed of her values.
As we look forward, I find myself asking: “What kind of future are we building for the next generation.” America’s young adults now only know 9/11 through history books and memorials – do they hold the same resolve of the previous generation? Let’s hope we don’t just pass down memories, but a living legacy … one of a strong and free America, a nation that places faith above fear … and one that seeks peace while never forgetting its responsibility to protect its people.
This anniversary is not only about looking back in mourning, but also about looking ahead with resolve. May we honor those lost by living faithfully, standing united, and ensuring that America remains both a beacon of freedom and a guardian of peace.
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