September’s Missiion
“Monica Iken is the founder of September's Mission, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization devoted to building a positive and meaningful legacy out of the events surrounding 9/11. Iken lost her husband Michael, a bond broker on the 84th floor of Tower Two, in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Like thousands of others, he left for work on that bright September morning and never returned…”
“Monica Iken is the founder of September's Mission, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization devoted to building a positive and meaningful legacy out of the events surrounding 9/11. Iken lost her husband Michael, a bond broker on the 84th floor of Tower Two, in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Like thousands of others, he left for work on that bright September morning and never returned.
Iken channeled her grief into establishing September's Mission soon after September 11, 2001. In January 2002, New York Governor George Pataki appointed Iken to the Family Advisory Committee of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC). In this capacity, Iken met regularly with civic, business, political and family leaders to help establish a proper process for honoring the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. In addition, Iken has sought out the advice and support of families and groups around the world, including Oklahoma City and Hiroshima, who have undergone a similar memorial process.As a leading voice for the relatives of the victims killed on September 11, 2001. Iken is a frequent speaker at civic alliance meetings, regional planning gatherings and other symposiums dedicated to the memorial process.” – September’s Mission Website
Let's Roll! (Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage)
“Lisa Beamer, wife of September 11 hero Todd Beamer, reveals what really happened on the ill-fated United Flight 93, and shares poignant glimpses of a genuine American hero. She talks candidly about her life with Todd and the devastating day her children learned their daddy had died…”
This short article is about the book “ Let's Roll! (Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage” by Lisa Abraham Beamer and Ken Beamer. It’s an inspirational yet tearful read.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
“2003 ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner!
Lisa Beamer, wife of September 11 hero Todd Beamer, reveals what really happened on the ill-fated United Flight 93, and shares poignant glimpses of a genuine American hero. She talks candidly about her life with Todd and the devastating day her children learned their daddy had died, the mix of grief and joy when she gave birth to the daughter she was pregnant with at the time, and how she found the confidence to go on in the face of such tragedy and loss.” – “LET’S ROLL” AMAZON LISTING