Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 11th, 2025, and I’m going through some subjects with my morning coffee. DJ lets send a message with some music this morning.
Charlie Kirk
I didn’t want to start with this, but it dominated the news yesterday, and ignoring it would be impossible. Charlie was shot while doing what he loved—engaging in debates on college campuses. Were they truly discussions or more like confrontations? I never saw one where there was genuine listening on both sides. It was always Charlie pushing his pre-set narrative, cherry-picking facts to support his agenda without really hearing the other person. I think Charlie understood that these videos could generate clicks, build an audience, and cultivate a following. What always frustrated me was when he claimed the Constitution was a “God-given right.” No, Charlie, God didn’t create the Constitution; you might want to revisit your Bible on that one. But I digress.
Let me be clear: Charlie did not deserve to be shot or harmed in any way. Violence is deplorable, and yesterday’s events were deeply disturbing. Our political discourse desperately needs to move away from this toxic “us vs. them” mentality. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—this level of tribalism is not healthy for society. Perhaps my favorite moment with his was his Jubilee. Have you heard of this? One person enters and is surrounded by many who have counterpoints, and you keep pushing your view until enough flags are raised that another person enters to debate you.
Remembering September 11, 2001
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in human history, forever changing the nation and the world.
The Timeline of Events
8:46 AM – American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, striking between floors 93 and 99.
9:03 AM – United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center between floors 77 and 85. It became clear this was a coordinated attack.
9:37 AM – American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the western side of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
9:59 AM – The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed after burning for 56 minutes.
10:03 AM – United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers heroically fought back against the hijackers, preventing the plane from reaching its intended target in Washington, D.C.
10:28 AM – The North Tower collapsed after burning for 102 minutes.
The Human Cost
- 2,977 innocent people lost their lives that day
- 343 firefighters and paramedics
- 23 New York City police officers
- 37 Port Authority police officers
- 246 people on the four planes
- 2,606 in New York City in the towers and on the ground
- 125 at the Pentagon
Citizens from over 90 countries were among the victims.
The Heroes
Countless acts of heroism emerged from that dark day:
- First responders who rushed into burning buildings
- Ordinary citizens who helped evacuate others
- The passengers of Flight 93 who sacrificed themselves to save others
- The many who stayed behind to help colleagues escape
The Aftermath
The attacks led to:
- The longest war in American history in Afghanistan
- Enhanced security measures worldwide
- The creation of the Department of Homeland Security
- A renewed sense of unity and patriotism across America
- The construction of memorials to honor the victims
Never Forget
Today, we remember:
- The innocent lives lost
- The families forever changed
- The heroes who ran toward danger
- The resilience of the human spirit
- The importance of unity in the face of hatred
The events of September 11, 2001, remind us that even in our darkest moments, the light of human compassion, courage, and solidarity can never be extinguished. We honor the memory of those we lost by building a world defined not by fear and division, but by understanding, peace, and hope.
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” – President Barack Obama
Oh, I forgot one of my favorite movie moments. A father and son have a troubled relationship after one of the other children dies. The Father rekindles his relationship with his son played by Robert Pattinson, and it all changes in an instant. I present the ending of ‘Remember Me’
It begins as a story about second chances—about a son trying to be seen, a daughter fighting to be heard, and two people daring to love after loss. But in its final breath, Remember Me becomes something else entirely. Time narrows. A date appears. And in an instant, the ordinary is shattered into the unforgettable. This isn’t just an ending—it’s a reckoning with fate, with memory, with the moments we never get back. Take a breath. Here are the final moments that leave audiences silent and in tears. It’s a lesson in time. We never know how much we have.
