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Todd Beamer was credited as a cadre. Born on November 24, 1968, Todd Beamer was from Flint, Michigan, United States. Death is recorded on September 11, 2001, at the age of 32. Schooling on record includes Los Gatos High School and DePaul University. Recorded honors include Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
My Take
Todd Beamer occupies a different category from anyone else I write about, and I approach his story with real solemnity. An ordinary business executive from Flint, Michigan, he became, in the worst minutes imaginable aboard United Flight 93, an example of what plain people are capable of under unthinkable pressure. His 'Let's roll' has outlived him as shorthand for resolve. The Arthur Ashe Courage Award only formalizes what his final act already proved. What moves me most is that heroism here wasn't a profession or a talent; it was a choice made by someone like any of us, and that is why I will not forget him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Todd Beamer
- Name (Japanese)
- トッド・ビーマー
- Reading
- とっど・びーまー
- Born
- November 24, 1968 – September 11, 2001
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Flint, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- cadre
2. Background
- High school
- Los Gatos High School
- University
- DePaul University
Awards & achievements
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Let's roll | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd%20Beamer
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1282319
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Todd Beamer born?
Born November 24, 1968.
When did Todd Beamer die?
Died September 11, 2001, aged 32.
Where was Todd Beamer from?
Todd Beamer was from Flint, Michigan, United States.
What did Todd Beamer do?
Todd Beamer worked as cadre.
What was Todd Beamer known for?
Notable works include Let's roll.