By Commonwealth of Kentucky Senator Danny Carroll
Each year on September 11, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of 2001. It was a day of profound tragedy for our nation and one that continues to shape our shared history.
We honor the first responders who risked and gave their lives that day. We also recognize the men and women in uniform who have served in the years since, protecting our country against new threats and carrying forward the duty of defending freedom.
For those who lived through that day, the images and emotions remain sharp. For those too young to remember, September 11 stands as a reminder that our nation is not immune to tragedy, but also that we are capable of great strength in the face of it.
Here in Kentucky, we join with communities across the nation to reflect, honor, and resolve. Our duty is not only to remember those lost but to preserve the lessons of that day: vigilance against those who wish us harm, gratitude for those who protect us, and a renewed commitment to the values that make our country worth defending.
We will never forget.