Remembering Our Heroes of September 11, 2001

Every day we work with the responsibility of serving
as aviation’s last line of defense. And every year we remember why. Nothing unites us more than honoring our heroes. No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings, we will always remember the events of September 11th and cherish our heroes.

This day highlights the tremendous bravery of Flight Attendants. Our heroes on those four fateful
flights acted as first responders. They relayed the first intelligence of the day that alerted our nation and our fellow crewmembers on Flight 93 who in turn acted without reservation against evil, sacrificing their own lives to protect our country and the lives of countless others.

The incredible pain of mourning for our dear
friends also inspired new acts of heroism as our profession changed forever. In our Flight Attendant unions we found comfort in one another and
the courage to get back on airplanes to usher passengers and fellow crewmembers home to their loved ones.

Never Forget that it is our unity, our compassion for one another and our resolve to protect all of the freedoms of individual expression that make
us strong.

We will never forget our heroes and we will always seek to honor their sacrifice with our actions – not only through our work for safer skies, but in the way we contribute to each of our communities at home and those that we visit around the world.

Today, and every day, we honor
their memory. We will never forget.