09/13/2026
Reflecting on my 25th anniversary memorial ride honoring the lives impacted by September 11, 2001, I realized there was something deeply personal I had never shared.
My dad was an iron worker and welder who helped build the Twin Towers. I was there the day they came down and remained there for the month that followed, witnessing unimaginable loss and the incredible strength of those who came together in the aftermath.
Years later, my son became an iron worker and helped build the Freedom Tower.
Three generations of my family have been connected to that site: my dad helped build the original towers, I witnessed their destruction and its aftermath, and my son helped build a symbol of resilience and renewal.
That connection reminds me of the countless lives forever changed by September 11—the workers who built, the first responders who served, the families who lost loved ones, and everyone who continues to carry those memories.
We must never forget.
But remembering is also about what we carry forward: courage, purpose, compassion, and hope.
That same belief drives my commitment to raising awareness for Myotonic Dystrophy. Families living with this disease face challenges that are often unseen, yet their strength and perseverance are extraordinary.
September 11 and the journey of those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy remind us that life can change in an instant, but they also show us the strength we can find in one another.
We carry the memories. We honor those we lost, those who served and rebuilt, and those facing difficult journeys today.
There is strength in connection, purpose in remembrance, and hope for generations to come.