Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember.

In this special edition of The Korcek Connection, I sit down separately with each of my three kids - ages 16, 12, and 10 - and ask them the same three questions:

What is September 11th?

What does it mean to you?

And what should it mean to future generations?

None of them were alive that day. They know September 11th through history, through the stories we've told them, and through a world that was forever changed before they were born. I wanted to hear those answers in their own words, without coaching them or having them compare answers with each other.

Jen and I also share our own memories of that day, reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who answered the call, and close with prayer and a reminder of where our hope ultimately comes from.

We say “Never Forget.”

But as the generation that remembers September 11th firsthand grows older, it's up to us to make sure the next generation understands not only what happened - but why remembering still matters.

May we remember those we lost, honor those who served, teach those who came after us, and continue to put our faith and hope in Jesus Christ.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

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Archival Audio Credit: Portions of original September 11, 2001 FDNY radio communications are included in this episode for historical, educational, and remembrance purposes. Audio originates from FDNY recordings released following September 11.

All other audio is created and owned by KCP with ElevenLabs.

In Episode 3 of The Korcek Connection, Matt shares the story behind “Always an Airman” and why that chapter of his life still matters years after taking off the uniform.

From Basic Training and KC-135 maintenance at Fairchild to deployment, separation, family, faith, and civilian life, this episode looks at the lessons that stayed long after military service ended.

Because sometimes the uniform comes off, but the values stay.

Once an Airman, always an Airman.

What is The Korcek Connection really about? In this episode, Matt shares the personal stories behind the four pillars that define everything he creates: faith, family, hard work, and real life. These aren't just words—they're the values that guide every conversation, every song, every photograph, and every decision. Pull up a chair and discover the foundation of The Korcek Connection.

Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email: show@thekorcekconnection.com

This episode is an introduction to the Korcek Connection, and myself Matthew Korcek. I have never done one of these before, please bear with me as I learn the ropes of Podcasting.

The Korcek Connection is a place for real conversations about Life, God, Work, and everything else that is thrown at us on a daily basis. Here we do not shove titles around, or talk at you, we have a conversation with you.

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