September 11 – Never Forget

While we are concerned that our friends and co-workers are safe and secure during Hurricane Irma, please also remember that tomorrow marks the anniversary of September 11.

Sixteen years ago we made a promise to Never Forget the events of September 11, 2001 and never allow them to be repeated.  Every single day we work to defend our skies and make them safer, whether through our work in the cabin, our advocacy on Capitol Hill, or our work with federal agencies.  We also have worked closely to ensure proper recognition is given to our heroes and their memory is lasting for generations to come.

Tomorrow, I will be in Charlotte with black ribbons, designed to honor our heroes. Flight Attendants  Anne Mercer Rowan and Jabari Campbell will also be handing out ribbons as well.

The Ribbon must be worn behind the AFA pin and only on this day.  On Tuesday, they will need to be removed in order to be in Uniform Compliance.  I will be around the Charlotte crew room from 10AM – 2PM distributing the ribbons, Jabari will be in DCA, and Anne will be flying and handing them out around the system.

Thank you for honoring our heroes and continuing to keep our promise to Never Forget.

In Solidarity,

Lee Wilkes