This book is dedicated to the members of the New York City Fire Department (NYFD); the
New York City Police Department (NYPD); the staff and rescue workers of the United States
Pentagon; the thousands of rescue workers in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC;
the families of those who lost their loved ones; and the sacred memories of those individuals
whose lives are forever enshrined in our global consciousness. May we always remember
these acts of heroism, commemorate the sacrifices that were made, and commit to turning our
sorrows into future celebrations through a renewed commitment to global understanding and
lasting peace. |