Toshiya Kuge

So young but so full of love for the world and excitement to see America. You became a true American Hero on that terrible day and we will never forget you and what you did for us. I'm so sorry you were taken so violently so far from your loved ones. We will never forget 9/11/2001

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA today on Mother's Day. I knew in the back of my mind that there was a Japanese national who became an American hero that day, but it didn't really register until I saw his name. From what I was able to gather online, he loved American culture, studied English, and prepared to apply to colleges here. I heard his mother visits every 9/11. I cannot imagine the pain a mother goes through to lose her son, let alone one who was lost...

I truly relate to Toshiya, his vacation trip to America consisted of exploring new places and trying some thrilling things. If I had the opportunity to visit a different country I would try to plan the same type of activities. He will never be forgotten.

Rest up big guy! Your family is in my prayers and thoughts, if you had survived you wouldve lived had heck of a future!