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| http://hultgren.house.gov//newsroom/press-releases/watch-hultgren-remembers-friend-and-911-hero-todd-beamer | Watch: Hultgren Remembers Friend and 9/11 Hero Todd Beamer | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | IL | Randy Hultgren | H001059 | hultgren.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today remembered the fallen heroes of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Rep. Hultgren recently visited Shanksville, Pennsylvania and the Flight 93 National Memorial which is still under construction. His friend and high school classmate, Todd Beamer, and others on Flight 93 helped bring the plane down before it could cause further destruction. (Click picture to watch video) Following are Rep. Hultgren’s prepared remarks: Today we remember those who lost their lives 13 years ago, on a day that changed our nation forever. Yesterday, Congress bestowed the highest civilian honor –the Congressional Gold Medal – on the fallen heroes of 9/11. One of those was Todd Beamer, a high school friend of mine. Declaring “Let’s Roll,” he and the other brave Americans on Flight 93 helped prevent further catastrophe while sacrificing their own lives in the process. This summer I had the privilege of touring the Flight 93 National Memorial and museum in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. There, I presented a Wheaton Academy high school yearbook to be included in the museum’s archives. Construction is still underway on this moving tribute to the 40 heroes. Looking out over the crash site, I was reminded again that the world is still a dangerous place, and our freedoms are only a generation away from extinction. Freedom isn’t inherited; it must be protected against those who would destroy it. Honoring the sacrifices of Todd and all who perished on 9/11 requires we forever remain vigilant in defense of our nation’s cherished values. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |