9/11 Hero’s Father Issues Stark Warning

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The father of a 9/11 hero who helped storm the cockpit on Flight 93 just told Michigan voters to reject “those who want to destroy America.”

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David Beamer, father of Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer, publicly endorsed Mike Rogers for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
Beamer urged Democrats, independents, and Republicans alike to “vote American” against Rogers’ opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
The endorsement aired on Fox News just before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Rogers already holds support from Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott.

A Father’s Warning Ahead Of An Anniversary

David Beamer went on Fox News to back Mike Rogers for Michigan’s Senate seat. His son, Todd Beamer, died fighting hijackers on Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Todd Beamer’s last known words, “Let’s roll,” became a rallying cry for American courage. Now his father is using his voice again, this time in a heated Senate race.

Beamer did not hold back. “I’m going to vote against those that want to destroy America,” he said. “I’m going to vote for an American, a real Michigan man. His name happens to be Mike Rogers.” He then called on voters “across all the platforms, Democrat, independent, Republican” to “vote American this time”.

Rogers Faces A Democratic Socialist Challenger

Rogers, a former Republican congressman from Michigan, is running against Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Beamer framed the choice in stark terms, warning voters not to support “those who are set about to destroy our freedoms”. Fox News coverage tied his remarks directly to concerns about what he called “enemies from within” ahead of the election.

Rogers already carries serious backing inside his own party. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott both endorsed him when he launched his latest Senate bid. Beamer’s endorsement adds a different kind of weight, one rooted in personal sacrifice rather than party politics.

Endorsement Lands Near 9/11’s 25th Anniversary

Beamer’s comments came just days before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, giving his words extra force. A Fox News radio commentary argued Beamer “should not have to warn us” to vote against people who cannot condemn the evil that killed his son, tying the endorsement to broader concerns about political leaders’ willingness to confront extremism.

Beamer’s public role did not start this year. He has spoken for years about his son’s fight on Flight 93, telling reporters in 2021 about the last time he saw Todd before the attack. His decision to step into a live Senate race shows how deeply he still feels tied to the fight against threats to American freedom.

Crossover Support Builds For Rogers

Beamer’s endorsement is not the only sign of support crossing party lines. A self-described lifelong Democrat wrote in the Detroit News that she plans to vote for Rogers this November, breaking from her usual party after weighing the choice between the two candidates. That kind of crossover, paired with Beamer’s emotional appeal, gives Rogers a message that reaches past typical Republican voters.

For conservatives watching the Michigan race, Beamer’s words cut straight to the point. A father who lost his son fighting terrorists is now asking voters to fight for the country at the ballot box. His plea to “vote American” reflects exactly the kind of plain-spoken patriotism that resonates with voters tired of leaders who dodge tough questions about extremism and national security.