It’s going to be a difficult time for her, but Lisa has the grace and the strength to get through this.” “The real reality of it won’t set in until she’s at home and having to go through late-night feedings and diaper changings by herself.
Lisa faced a massive challenge raising two young boys and a toddler. Lisa welcomed the couple’s daughter Morgan Kay Beamer in January 2002. Lisa Beamer has raised the couple’s children into responsible adultsĪt the time of his passing, Todd left behind a pregnant Lisa and the couple’s two sons, Drew and David. “As with any charity created after 9/11, the farther you get away from the event, the more difficult it is to raise funds,” the organization’s board chair, William Beatty, told NonProfit Times.ĭespite Lisa’s best efforts, including diverting her book sales to the organization, Heroic Choices eventually dissolved. The foundation later rebranded to Heroic Choices as financial struggles threatened its operations. Lisa and Todd’s Friend Doug Macmillan founded the Todd Beamer Memorial Foundation to help children who lost their parents during 9/11. It inspired the title of a book Lisa co-wrote: Let’s Roll! Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage. Todd often used the expression as the family went out for outings. “Are you ready? Okay, let’s roll,” were the last words Lisa Jefferson heard from Beamer. His soul was secure even when his body wasn’t because Jesus was his savior.” ‘I answered those questions the only way that rang true to me: Because Todd loved his life, but he knew that his life was much more than his 32 years on this Earth. “His voice was devoid of any stress,” Jefferson said. “In fact, he sounded so tranquil it made me begin to doubt the authenticity and urgency of his call.” In her speech, Lisa Beamer said that Todd’s Christian belief kept him calm in the face of adversity. Before Todd and other passengers stormed the cockpit, he told Lisa to call his family and inform them of the immense love he had for them. He called Airfone and was connected to operator Lisa Jefferson, who described Todd’s surprisingly calm demeanor. Todd Beamer didn’t call his family as other passengers did.
Todd Beamer’s story provided America with a bit of joy during a dark time for the nation.
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