Jets Owner Reflects on 25 Years Since 9/11 Tragedy

Jets owner Woody Johnson marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by reflecting on the profound impact the event had on him and New York. He described it as a wake-up call to the true meaning of the city and honoured the sacrifices of first responders and servicemembers.

Johnson spoke about losing 25 friends who were first responders, including firemen and policemen, on that day. He highlighted the importance of New York to the world and how the tragedy deeply affected him personally. Johnson also praised the Tunnel to Towers program, which builds smart homes for severely injured servicemembers, and noted that he will be honoured with the Follow the Footsteps Award at their annual gala in December for over a decade of partnership.

He recalled the scenes from that morning 25 years ago, including the West Side Highway lined with 18-wheelers carrying donations from across the country and standing at Ground Zero alongside Jets players amid the heat and smoke. Johnson said, "There’s no question about it, but we can take some good out of it too."