On September 12, 2026, a husband and wife honored their fathers, who were lost in the September 11th attacks, by throwing out the ceremonial first pitches at a Major League Baseball game. The somber occasion marked 25 years since the attacks that claimed the lives of their fathers.
The ceremony served as a poignant remembrance, bringing together a personal family tragedy with a public display of respect and commemoration. The event took place during a game where both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets participated, highlighting a unified city's tribute to the victims of 9/11.