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9/12 AND A SUMMER OF MEMORY AND HOPE

In this newsletter, 9:57 Project co-founder John Hamilton reflects on the unity that was seen on September 12, 2001, and the days that followed and recounts highlights of the 2024 Summer Leadership Challenge.

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REFLECTIONS ON MEMORIAL DAY

In this post, John Hamilton reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day and the memory of his good friend, Kevin Keaton, a fellow Apache pilot in Afghanistan.

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SPRING 2024 UPDATES

In this post, Peter Findler summarizes a number of updates on our work, including another trip with the Gary Sinise Foundation, a grant award from PenFed Foundation, and more!

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

In this newsletter, John Hamilton recounts a year of successful partnerships and programs that has laid a strong foundation for the future.

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HAPPY VETERANS DAY

In this newsletter, John Hamilton reflects on Veterans Day 2013 when he and fellow SSG Tim Huggins visited Peter Findler's classroom in Washington, D.C.

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2023 SUMMER LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Our 2023 Summer Leadership Challenge is in the books! And it was nothing short of amazing...In this post, Peter Findler shares about the program, its outcomes, and how empowering Veterans to serve by working with youth can be transformational.

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JULY 2023

In this newsletter, John Hamilton reflects on the spirit of friendship this Independence Day. (Plus, an update on a professional development opportunity for teachers at the Flight 93 National Memorial.)

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MAY 2023

In this newsletter, Peter Findler shares our new partnership with Willing Warriors, a retreat center in Haymarket, VA.

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APRIL 2023

In this newsletter, Peter Findler shares how the wisdom of our Advisory Board, a group that was put together a year ago this month, has helped us produce new programs that are having an immediate impact.

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FEBRUARY 2023

In this newsletter, John Hamilton discusses our first veteran recruiting event at a craft bourbon distillery in Madison, Alabama earlier this month.

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JANUARY 2023

In this newsletter, John Hamilton recounts a recent school visit to Mississippi where he met an educator who knew Leroy Homer, the co-pilot on United Flight 93.

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DECEMBER 2022

In this newsletter, John Hamilton recounts the story of Marvi, an Afghan refugee who received incredible support from friends of The 9:57 Project in 2021.

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NOVEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

Peter Findler outlines our new after-school program, a student-led podcast called “Operation CREST.” Subscribe to our newsletter at the957project.org/subscribe.

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OCTOBER 2022

In this newsletter, Peter Findler reflects on the life of Sergeant Alvin C. York, the power of partnering veterans and schools, and narrowing the civil-military divide. Subscribe at the957project.org/subscribe

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SEPTEMBER 2022

In this newsletter, John Hamilton relates a recent conversation that he had with a teacher on the subject of Queen Elizabeth II. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.the957project.org/subscribe

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AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, John Hamilton reflects on the astonishing image of the World Trade Center buildings taken from space on September 11th, 2001, and the stories embedded within the historic moment.

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JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, we welcome a new Advisory Board to our team as we continue to grow our impact. We are excited to see what this next chapter brings!

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JUNE 2022 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, John Hamilton discusses the benefits of being part of something bigger than yourself, the memory of his friend Kevin, and the importance of a message of resilience for today's youth. Subscribe at the957project.org/subscribe

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APRIL 2022 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, John Hamilton discusses three narratives of 9/11 that illustrate the best of humanity on the darkest of days. These stories hold the power to inspire and encourage young people to be more engaged citizens in their communities.

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MARCH 2022 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, John Hamilton reflects on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, offering insights into history and the power of encouragement during conflict. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.the957project.org/subscribe.

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JANUARY 2022 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, John Hamilton reflects on the fog of an orphan war and the power of collateral effects. Subscribe to our newsletter at the957project.org/subscribe.

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DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter, co-founder John Hamilton reflects on our Veterans Day trip to the National Flight 93 Memorial, working on Mr. David Beamer's "homework," and the gift of father-son relationships. Subscribe at the957project.org/subscribe

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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

We recount our first ever Veterans Day trip to the Flight 93 Memorial and David Beamer's special words of wisdom for our students. Subscribe to our newsletter at the957project.org/subscribe.

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OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

In this post, we examine the difference between history and memory and how it impacts students. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.the957project.org/subscribe.

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SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

Reflections on looking forward as we remember the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2001. Subscribe to our newsletter at the957project.org/subscribe.

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