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Todd Beamer

by Dan from Peach Tree

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
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Todd Beamer

Todd Beamer is a hero. He fought for what he knew was right. I think in order to be hero you have to be willing to give your life to save others. You have to have immense courage and will never give up. Todd Beamer was a hero because he risked his own life, in order to save hundreds of others.

Todd Beamer was very athletic. He attended Wheaton Illinois High School. At his high school he played baseball, basketball, and soccer. He attended Fresno State University to play baseball. He wanted to go pro but he knew it wasn’t in his future. He went back to Wheaton and met his future wife.

Todd was on United Airlines flight 93. His bravery was as high as it can get. “were storming the cockpit” he told GTE operator Lisa Jefferson. Todd and the rest of the passengers on board of flight 93 took the cockpit but couldn’t bring the plane up again. He died a hero.

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Last edited 9/26/2006 10:19:40 AM

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Todd Beamer - from wikipedia
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Heroic Choices - building resiliency in Children - A non-profit, youth services organization that helps children who have experienced trauma. (Originally founded as The Todd M. Beamer Foundation in memory of Todd Beamer)