Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 Remembering September 11 S eptember 11, 2001, remains one of the darkest and most painful days in modern history. On that morning, the United States was struck by a coordinated terrorist attack that claimed thousands of innocent lives and left an enduring wound on the world’s conscience. The World Trade Center in New York became a symbol of both the terrible consequences of hatred and the extraordinary courage of ordinary people. The attacks were not simply an assault on buildings. They were an assault on human life, security, and the belief that people should be able to live without fear. Among those who died were offi ce workers, fi refi ghters, police offi cers, emergency responders, passengers, and people from many diff erent countries and backgrounds. Each person had a family, friends, hopes, and a future that was suddenly taken away. Yet, amid the devastation, September 11 also revealed re“WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated markable acts of courage and compassion. Firefighters and police offi cers entered the burning towers while others fled to safety. Emergency workers continued their eff orts despite overwhelming danger. Strangers helped one another through streets fi lled with confusion and grief. These acts remind us that even during moments of profound darkness, humanity can respond with courage, solidarity, and compassion. The passage of time must never turn tragedy into a mere historical statistic. The lives lost on September 11 deserve to be remembered individually and collectively. Their memory should encourage us to reject hatred and violence and to value the dignity of every human life. Remembering September 11 does not mean remaining trapped in grief. It means learning from the past. It means understanding the devastating consequences of extremism and refusing to allow fear and ha~ OP-ED ~ Revere’s Voice Must Be Heard: A Call for Fair Treatment from MassPort N eighbors, For the second year in a row, Runway 9-27 repairs completed by MassPort at Logan International Airport have diverted additional fl ights to Runway 22L for 75 days. The fl ight path for Runway 22L runs directly over the Point of Pines, Revere Beach Boulevard, and Beachmont. Since this change began, we have received an infl ux of calls regarding the adverse eff ects of increased air traffi c over our city. MassPort and Logan International Airport have been extremely commercially successful and, as such, have continued to increase air traffi c, expand the footprint of the airport, and further impact our community. Unfortunately, because the City of Revere has been discounted by MassPort for decades, we do not receive fair treatment comparable to other communities similarly and adversely impacted by the operations of Logan International Airport, such as Winthrop, Chelsea, and East Boston, Massachusetts. We do not wish to stand in the way of the safety and success of Logan International Airport, but, their fl ourishment cannot be built unfairly on the backs of their neighbors in Revere. We share with you the same frustrations about the ongoing impacts of MassPort’s operations and, though the concerns we have voiced have gone unanswered, we will not be ignored. We want to empower you to express your concerns to MassPort directly so that they are documented and addressed. To reach MassPort directly, please visit the link below, create an account, and submit a complaint. You may select a category for your complaint, including over use of runway, air pollution, too much noise, aircraft too low, and more. If you would like follow-up, you may also select that option. https://www.massport.com/environment/noise-abatement/loganairport/complaints If you are unable to use the computer or create an account, you may call MassPort’s complaint line at 617-561-3333 from 6:00am — 6:00pm on business days. Calls during off -hours, weekends, and holidays will go to MassPort’s automated message line. In addition, you are still welcome to submit your complaints to revere_mayor@revere.org, or by dialing 311. Please include your full name, address, email, and phone number so we can submit a complaint on your behalf. To learn more about the Runway 9-27 repairs project, and how it impacts your neighborhood, you may visit the link below: https://www.massport.com/media/newsroom/massport-beginphase-2-runway-safety-work-boston-logan By sharing our feedback and creating one collective voice together, we aim to develop a more cohesive relationship, where respect is mutual, and where Revere is not discounted. So, fellow residents, I am putting in a call to action: Let’s make our collective voices heard. Regards, Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. tred to defi ne our future. Twenty-five years later, the images of that day remain difficult to forget. But perhaps the most meaningful tribute is not only to remember how many lives were lost, but also to remember the courage of those who tried to save others. September 11 should forever stand as a solemn reminder of our shared vulnerability—and of our shared responsibility to choose compassion, peace, and humanity over hatred.
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