On September 11, 2001, the world stood still.
In just a few hours, 2,977 innocent lives were taken at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Among the Fallen were 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, 8 paramedics, and thousands of civilians, each one someone’s parent, sibling, friend, or child. That day, and the days that followed, revealed not only the depths of loss but the height of human courage.
But the toll of 9/11 didn’t end when the last fire was put out or when the rubble was cleared.
The Hidden Cost: Aftershocks Felt for Decades
Tens of thousands of first responders, survivors, and Veterans have since battled debilitating illnesses from toxic exposure at Ground Zero. Many have lost their lives in the years that followed, not from the attacks themselves, but from the lasting effects of their bravery.
The Global War on Terror that followed 9/11 claimed over 7,000 U.S. service members and left countless more carrying invisible wounds. Since then, more than 30,000 Veterans have died by suicide, a staggering reminder that for many, the war never truly ended.
A Nation Forever Changed
For those who lived through it, the memories of 9/11 remain vivid: flags flying at half-staff, endless news broadcasts, tearful phone calls, and the eerie silence that followed. We remember where we were. We remember the fear. But above all, we remember the Heroes.
For younger generations, though, it’s history in a textbook. That’s why it’s more important than ever to keep the memory alive, not just of what was lost, but of the unity, resilience, and sacrifice that defined our response.
Til Valhalla Project: Keeping Their Memory Alive
At Til Valhalla Project, we refuse to let those stories fade.
Every memorial plaque we deliver is a promise to the families left behind: your Hero will not be forgotten. Every shirt, every coin, every patch we create funds therapy for struggling Veterans and helps us fight the growing crisis of Veteran suicide.
Our mission is our way of continuing the fight for those still here… and ensuring those who aren’t are remembered with Honor.
What You Can Do
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Teach the next generation. Tell your children about the courage it took to run into those towers, the unity we felt as a country, and the sacrifices still being made.
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Support families of the Fallen. Whether they lost someone on 9/11, in the wars that followed, or to the war at home, their grief is ongoing and so is their need for support.
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Honor the Fallen by how you live. Be kind. Be bold. Be the kind of person a Hero would be proud to protect.
This September 11, We Remember
We remember the lives lost.
We remember the sacrifices made.
We remember the Heroes who answered the call.
And we promise, we will never forget.
Their legacy lives on through us. Help us carry it forward.
Thank you for being part of this mission.
