09/11/2026
This picture of Bill and Laura was taken on top of the World Trade Center just days before September 11, 2001.
At the time, it was simply a photograph from a special trip—a beautiful view, a happy moment, and a place we never imagined would soon be forever changed.
Just days later, our nation watched in disbelief as the Twin Towers fell and thousands of innocent lives were lost. So many families said goodbye that morning without knowing it would be the last time.
Today, we remember the 2,977 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger when others were running away, the families who have carried that loss ever since, and the countless Americans whose lives were forever changed.
This photograph has become a powerful reminder to us of how quickly life can change—and how important it is to cherish the people we love, appreciate the moments we are given, and never forget the sacrifices of that day.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸