Jets and Giants Playing Today with a Heavy Heart

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The New York Giants and New York Jets kickoff their NFL 2011 seasons and will play with a heavy heart. The Giants are visiting the Washington Redskins at 4:15 EDT while the Jets host the Dallas Cowboys at 8:20 PM. Jets' head coach Rex Ryan has stated this week that this is the most pressure he's ever experienced to win in his coaching career. That's amazing considering his team has played in the last two AFC Championship Games. The Jets are offering FDNY, NYPD and PAPD September 11th commemorative hats for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, FDNY and New York City Police Foundations. I've purchased a four already for my Wife, Brother, friend and myself. It's my sincere hope that the Giants and Jets absolutely kick ass today and win both games. Giant fans will no doubt thank the Jets by berating their most hated rival, the Dallas Cowboys. LET'S GO NEW YORK!

Please Do Not Ever Forget September 11th

Please do not forget September 11th. It was an absolutely terrible day where the pain still remains. I lost friends and was absolutely devastated that morning. I was on the ground on West St. near the entrance to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel just south of the Twin Towers when the second plane flew overhead. I saw the first tower on fire and said a prayer for those in the North Tower. The second plane then flew into the South Tower. Watching that and the North Tower fall broke my heart to no end. I saw terrible things, the worst of man but also the best of man.

I am forever grateful for the firefighters, police officers and medical personnel who so bravely gave their lives to save others. They are the true heroes. I also am very grateful to my Wife, those who ran the ferries, the restaurant in Jersey City that opened their phones, train operators, and other services in NYC and NJ that day, family, friends and Project Liberty. It has taken me a long time to come to terms with the events that Tuesday morning in New York City but I will never forget. It is in my heart forever.

We saw the World Trade Center being built in amazement as kids from our neighborhood in Brooklyn. Please take a moment to reflect and be grateful to those whom you love today. My heart goes out especially to my Cousin and her family.