Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

Brett kicks off the program by highlighting and commemorating the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. He acknowledges that the cruelty of history lies in the fact that we cannot turn back time to prevent tragedies like this from occurring. Brett reflects that had this tragedy taken place earlier in the nation’s history, Americans might have responded with even greater resolve. As a follow-up, he encourages his audience to carry the memory of this tragic event, whether they lived through it or not, emphasizing that this is the only way American citizens can "carry the torch" and bring light to the future of the country.

Throughout the course of the show, Brett takes calls from listeners wanting to speak about the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In addition to taking calls, Brett discusses how the same hatred that led to Kirk’s death still exists in American society. He implores his audience to rise above this vicious hate, noting that doing so is the only way to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

To further commemorate the anniversary of September 11, Brett shares a local story about students and staff at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School who chose to remember the attacks through prayer rather than mourning. They gathered to celebrate a Living Rosary, a solemn and sacred act of remembrance. Each bead represented a soul; each prayer, a light in the darkness. It was not merely a ritual, it was a reckoning. A healing. A way to pass on memory through faith.

You can watch the memorial video here: Patriot Day

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