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Twenty-two years ago today, everything changed. Most of us remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001.
We remember what we were doing that morning when the news broke and how we felt watching the reality of the events that day. We remember the mourning that took place in real-time over the following weeks as the search for survivors continued. With each passing day, the diminishing hope of loved ones who shared stories of the missing left indelible marks on our already wounded souls.
September 11, 2001, is a day that will remain in our collective consciousness as a turning point in our history. It is a moment that brought out the vulnerable fragility of humanity but also illustrated the strength and resolve of the human spirit. It was a moment when communities of people stood together, united in a common cause of healing and an unwavering determination to rebuild. As a people, perhaps for the first time, we experienced a shared experience that will forever bond us.
Let us pause today to remember those lost on that fateful day. For the families who were broken by the senseless acts of others. And for the loved ones ripped away from us far too early. Let us pause to reflect on the sanctity of life and the strength found in communities that stand together. Remember the brave warriors and their families who have served and sacrificed to protect our nation. And as we continue to remember, let us live our lives in such a way that it honors the memory and the spirit of those lost on or as a result of the September 11, 2001 events.
Warm regards,
Phillip White (he/him/his)
Deputy Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner
Washington State Employment Security Department
Telephone: 360–515–6384