Gary Sinise urges new generation to never forget 9/11
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Gary Sinise is actively involved in preserving the memory of Sept. 11 through his foundation, which offers free educational trips to key 9/11 sites and by participating in a new documentary about the attacks.
- Sinise emphasizes shifting the narrative from "Never forget," aimed at witnesses, to "We remember," to engage future generations who only know 9/11 as history.
- The documentary "The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph," premiering Sept. 8, aims to educate and inspire, supported by organizations like SoldierStrong and the 9/11 Legacy Foundation.
- Educational initiatives are expanding, including a video-based curriculum developed by the College of Staten Island, Tunnel to Towers, and the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund to ensure comprehensive 9/11 education for students.
- New York City has allocated $1 million for free school field trips to the 9/11 museum, reinforcing efforts to educate younger generations as the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches.
