09/12/2026
Honored to be asked to speak tonight at Troop 400 Flag Retirement Ceremony on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. 🇺🇸
Each year, these young Scouts come together to lay weathered American flags to rest with dignity and respect. They pray over our first responders and veterans, honor those who have served, and represent our community incredibly well.
Officers from the Alvin Police Department, Crews from Alvin EMS, and Firefighters from the Alvin Volunteer Fire Department were present.
As we mark 25 years since 9/11, I think about the questions:
Will future generations understand what the words “Never Forget” truly mean?
Will they understand what it means to have pride in their country and respect for those who serve it?
Ceremonies like tonight give me renewed faith that we are raising strong young leaders who will carry those values forward.
I appreciate Troop 400 inviting me to be part of this special evening, and I enjoyed visiting with so many of you who came out to support them.
God Bless the City of Alvin, and God Bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸