The Baltimore Ravens traveled to East Rutherford, New Jersey to face off against the New York Jets on the 21st anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. There were many emotions that went into the day, and on the football field Baltimore was able to beat New York by the final score of 24-9.
After the game, head coach John Harbaugh spoke to the media and discussed how much of an honor it was to be playing against the Jets at MetLife Stadium on 9/11. He took the time to display his gratitude for first responders, both in New York and back in Baltimore while also taking the time to thank service members all over.
“It was really an honor to be here on 9/11.” pic.twitter.com/UFm68mGXif
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 11, 2022
“Thanks everyone for being here on a really important day. It was really an honor, we felt like, to be here on 9/11, and to be in New York City and to get a chance to take a walk last night, I did with some of the other coaches. We walked around and got a chance to see the [twin] towers [memorial] site and the lights. It was just surreal. The full moon was out, the lights were incredible, and it makes you think back to that day, what, 21 years ago? My daughter was born that year. So, it’s very meaningful for everybody, and we have the upmost respect and gratitude for our first responders, for the NYPD, FDNY and the Port Authority here in New York and everywhere … The Baltimore Police Department, the Baltimore County Police Department and Fire Departments, which are mostly volunteer, and all across the country. We have the upmost respect and gratitude for what they do and for our service members here and overseas for everything they do”.