09/12/2025
September 11th, 2001
A date we should all know.
Many of us can close our eyes and relive the moments when we learned of the events that ultimately unfolded that day.
For some though, 9/11 is an event learned in school or events witnessed on social media.
This year, early in the morning, we began our day watching a short video:
https://youtu.be/18lsxFcDrjo?si=wPdRR7Hfm4jd93QT
If you have not seen it, please watch. The video, narrated by Tom Hanks, is compelling! It is a reminder of the American resilience and the critical role the United States Coast Guard and maritime community played in that unforgettable day.
Next, all hands from the unit stepped off from Station Wachapreague for “Walk Wachapreague in Remembrance” event. A phone was set with an alarm for significant events. Throughout the walk as each alarm sounded the event and its significance would be discussed and the crew would perform a minimum 22 repetitions of the randomly chosen exercise!
Why 22?
Great question! Statistics show 22 veterans lose their battle to su***de each day. Therefore, in remembrance of the veterans, first responders, and the countless persons affected that day we chose to complete no less than 22 repetitions of each motivational movement!
We ended up walking nearly 2 hours through our community and tried to engage with as many people we could that were outside or driving past.
Upon return to the unit the crew huddled up and observed a moment of silence.
Lastly, the crew was presented with a challenge. Take John F. Kennedy’s famous quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country,” and apply it broadly to country, Coast Guard, and unit!!!
Thank you to the men and women of Station Wachapreague and the community for their engagement!
9/11
Never forget
Tom Hanks narrates the epic story of the 9/11 boatlift that evacuated half a million people from the stricken piers and seawalls of Lower Manhattan. Produced...
