“Never Forget”: 22 Years After Horrific Incident, Derek Jeter Looks Back at 9/11 Tragedy With a Touching Message

September 11, 2001, shook up the entire country. Manhattan, the core of New York City, was on fire. Almost three thousand lives had been lost and the world was in mourning. As grieving families tried to come to terms with the scale of the terrorist event, they looked to America’s culture to ease their ache. They turned to baseball, as well as New York City’s icon, Derek Jeter.

The young New York Yankees player had established his dominance in the league and everyone knew his name. Desperate times called for any source of comfort, and baseball gladly provided it. Twenty-two years have passed since then, but the sorrow lingers. Once again, Captain Clutch does not want anyone to forget.

Derek Jeter Pays Tribute to Those Lost During 9/11

2001 ended in tragedy but strangely, it also immortalized the last Yankees captain in baseball history. The 9/11 attacks had delayed the regular MLB season by a week, and the World Series was pushed to October end. Of course, this was the powerful New York Yankees era and the team made it to the Fall Classic. It was Game 4 of the Bronx Bombers vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks when Derek Jeter hit a home run in the wee hours of November 1st.

And so was born ‘Mr. November,’ while most players known for their World Series heroics had October titles. It was a tragic instance that led to this iconic name, and Jeter has not forgotten. He just posted a few pictures from 2001 where he poses with police as well as medical professionals.

Not known for his social presence, Jeter apparently didn’t want to miss the chance to give honor where it was due. “Remembering and honoring those we lost 22 years ago today, our heroic first responders and their families. Never forget,” reads the caption. Another instance fans won’t forget is how he helped a young girl after the catastrophe.

Jeter’s Never-Ending Passion to Help

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, then-US President George Bush visited Yankee Stadium to unite the masses. There, the former Captain offered him some advice on how to throw the first ceremonial pitch. But another memorable incident from during that time has to do with the Saracini family.

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Victor J. Saracini was the captain of the United Airlines Flight 175, which struck the World Trade Center on that fateful day. His daughter, Brielle, had been a huge Derek Jeter fan and wrote a passionate letter to him. While support from all around the world poured in for the family, the ex-Yankees player invited them to the Bronx for a game.

It was a sweet moment that eased the terrible wounds from the attack and is still not forgotten.

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