Congressman Lawler at Somers memorial: 'We lost 2,977' and urges teaching 9/11 to future generations
September 12, 2026 | Somers, Westchester County, New York
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Congressman Michael Lawler spoke at the Bailey Park memorial, noting the scale of loss on Sept. 11, 2001 and the continuing impact on first responders and families. "In 09/11/2001, we lost 2977 blessed souls," Lawler said, and he urged that succeeding generations be taught what happened that day.
Lawler referenced recent recognition for first responders, saying he attended a ceremony where Wells (Wels) Crowther was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also thanked Assemblyman Slater for legislation named for Joseph Spore Jr. intended to ensure that 9/11 is taught in schools, saying that education is one way to "never forget."
Lawler referenced recent recognition for first responders, saying he attended a ceremony where Wells (Wels) Crowther was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also thanked Assemblyman Slater for legislation named for Joseph Spore Jr. intended to ensure that 9/11 is taught in schools, saying that education is one way to "never forget."
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