09/11/2026
Twenty-five years ago today, amid the terror aboard United Flight 93, Todd Beamer turned to prayer.
While speaking by phone with Lisa Jefferson, he prayed the Lord’s Prayer and recited Psalm 23: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”
Then, together with his fellow passengers and crew members, he acted with extraordinary courage to prevent further loss of life. His final reported words became a lasting call to courage: “Are you ready? Okay. Let’s roll.”
Today, we remember Todd Beamer, all those aboard Flight 93, and every life lost on September 11, 2001. May their courage never be forgotten, and may God grant peace to their families and to our nation. 🇺🇸🙏
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Done—the Spanish version preserves the original design and reads:
11 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2001
FE • VALOR • SACRIFICIO
En memoria de Todd Beamer y de todos los que iban a bordo del vuelo 93
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can you also emphasize in the post how todd's act saved countless lives? we catholics are all about sacrifice
Absolutely. I would emphasize that Todd’s courage was not merely heroic—it was sacrificial. I’d also acknowledge the other passengers and crew who acted with him:
Hace veinticinco años, en medio del terror a bordo del vuelo 93 de United Airlines, Todd Beamer recurrió a la oración.
Mientras hablaba por teléfono con Lisa Jefferson, rezó el Padre Nuestro y recitó el Salmo 23: «Aunque camine por el valle de sombra de muerte, no temeré mal alguno, porque Tú estás conmigo».
Todd sabía que probablemente no sobreviviría. Sin embargo, junto con otros pasajeros y miembros de la tripulación, decidió actuar. Al enfrentarse a los terroristas e impedir que el avión llegara a su objetivo, entregaron sus propias vidas y evitaron una tragedia aún mayor, salvando potencialmente innumerables vidas.
Su sacrificio nos recuerda las palabras de Jesús: «Nadie tiene amor más grande que el que da la vida por sus amigos» (Juan 15,13).
Las últimas palabras conocidas de Todd se convirtieron en un llamado perdurable a la valentía: «¿Están listos? Bien. ¡Vamos!».
Hoy recordamos a Todd Beamer, a todos los pasajeros y tripulantes del vuelo 93, y a cada persona que perdió la vida el 11 de septiembre de 2001. Que nunca olvidemos su fe, su valor y su sacrificio. Que Dios conceda paz a sus familias y a nuestra nación. 🇺🇸🙏
ok and in english, too, please
Twenty-five years ago, amid the terror aboard United Airlines Flight 93, Todd Beamer turned to prayer.
While speaking by phone with Lisa Jefferson, he prayed the Lord’s Prayer and recited Psalm 23: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”
Todd knew that he likely would not survive. Yet, together with other passengers and crew members, he chose to act. By confronting the terrorists and preventing the plane from reaching its intended target, they gave their own lives, prevented an even greater tragedy, and potentially saved countless others.
Their sacrifice calls to mind the words of Jesus: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).
Todd’s final reported words became an enduring call to courage: “Are you ready? Okay. Let’s roll.”
Today, we remember Todd Beamer, every passenger and crew member aboard Flight 93, and all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. May we never forget their faith, courage, and sacrifice. May God grant peace to their families and to our nation. 🇺🇸🙏
