Sept. 11, 2001 – Remember it and Teach it.

Nearly 3,000 people died that day.

Hundreds more have died since, as a result of

illnesses sustained from that tragic day.

People are still dying from those illnesses 25 years later.

10,000 people suffered injuries – many very serious.

The cost to the hijackers for their attacks was roughly $500,000.

The damage they caused was valued at more than $3.3 trillion.

"One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice."

President George W. Bush - Sept. 11, 2018

At the dedication of the 911 Pentagon Memorial

            When we said we wouldn't forget, we meant it.   Did you? 

            Twenty-five years later we are met with a new mandate – teach those who are too young to know what happened that day and how our nation responded to it.  According to the 9/11 Legacy Foundation, only 14 states require that the events of Sept. 11, 2001 be taught in schools. That means most American students have no guaranteed way to learn about one of the most defining days in our nation's history.

            We said we wouldn't forget.  Now we must also add, we will teach others about it.