Days After Turning 37, American Legend Shaun White Mourns With Millions for Lost Heroes in Tragic 9/11

On September 3, Shaun White turned 37. The five-time Olympic snowboarder was spotted celebrating his birthday week with his friends and girlfriend, Nina Dobrev. White was also seen enjoying surfing and a costume birthday party during his special week. However, days after his birthday, the athlete was in a somber mood as he shared an update with his over 2 million Instagram followers.

It was a tragedy that shook the USA to the core. On September 11, 2001, in four coordinated terrorist attacks against the US, nearly 3,000 people died. 22 years later, American people still shiver at the thought of it. And Shaun White is no exception. Being an American, he also took to social media to observe the day in his own way.

Shaun White remembers the fallen fighters

On September 11, Shaun White posted a heartfelt tribute to 9/11 heroes on his Instagram story. While saving others after the attack, many brave firefighters lost their lives. The athlete posted a reel of a firefighter in full gear walking on a stair climber machine in a local gym. The firefighter was actually paying tribute to the departed souls by climbing 110 stories in that machine.

“A firefighter climbs 110 stories with full gear on, in remembrance of the tragic events that happened on September 11th,” the reel of Shaun White reads. The caption comes with a payer emoji and an American flag emoji. According to the Uniformed Firefighter Association, 343 New York City firefighters died during the attack. Even years after one of the deadliest acts of terrorism, the world continues to mourn the loss of them.

The tragedy was such a scar that not people across every strata of life remember this day. While Shaun White put up his respects, another sportsperson joined hands with him.

Alpine skier pays tribute to the victims

Amid the heartbreaking incident of 9/11, Lindsey Vonn has also joined in to pay her tributes. The athlete posted a heartfelt video on her Instagram story with a broken heart emoji. In the video, the FDNY, continuing their sunset ceremony tradition, were spotted playing Amazing Grace in front of the quarters of Engine 10 and Ladder 10. Every year, the FDNY holds this ceremony to remember the firefighters who lost their lives during the attack.

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Even years after this event, the victims of 9/11 are still dying from the aftereffects of the tragedy. The voids created by the losses can never be filled. However, sincere respect from the sporting community and around the globe may put a healing touch on their wounds.

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