This story is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation's effort to preserve firsthand memories of September 11 so future generations can learn from those who experienced it.
was in Jefferson, SD on 9/11/01.
I was nursing my first child, and I thought "what kind of world have I brought my child into?" He grew up and served in this world's greatest Navy, the USN! He served in honor of his grandpa, a WWII Navy man.
At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we're preserving the stories of those who experienced it so they can be shared with generations to come. We must never forget the pain we endured, the heroism we witnessed, or the togetherness we felt.
Your story is part of our history. Will you share it?
