Murfreesboro Police Officer Cole Glass serves under the Travis Manion Foundation as a Character Does Matter mentor for elementary students. Through his work, he teaches students how to become everyday heroes and leaders in their own communities. Wanting his students to see the impact 9/11 has had, Glass inspires them to take part in the community’s first-ever 9/11 Heroes Run.

As dark times struck the United States of America on September 11th, 2001, many tragedies came as a result of the horrific terrorist attacks that took place. But through tragedy, a hero is always born, and that's who 1stLt Travis Manion became in the process. With the guidance of his father, Col. Manion, Travis established a legacy of his own as a war hero and protector of the American people.

When Jessica Ross moved from New Jersey to South Carolina, she experienced her most “isolating” September 11th ever. Absent from a community of supporters, she mourned her older brother, Christopher Amoroso, 29, a Port Authority Police Officer trained in special tactics and fire patrol, quietly. The oldest of six siblings, Chris was last seen entering the North Tower after leading numerous people to safety from lower levels.

Shumi Brody was given a second chance at life by the firefighter who saved her life on September 11. He said, “Stay calm, keep moving. You’re getting out of here," and she did. Last year, Brody and family ran the 9/11 Heroes Run in honor of his service.

September 11, 2021, will mark 20 years of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. Tim Sullivan, with the New York City Fire Department, tells his story about being a firefighter on that day and reminding us never to forget the spirit of 9/11. Tim also recounts meeting the late 1st Lt Travis Manion and connecting to Travis Manion Foundation.