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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cadre
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Los Gatos High School
- University
- DePaul University
Awards & achievements
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Let's roll | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd%20Beamer
Frequently asked questions
When was Todd Beamer born?
November 24, 1968 – September 11, 2001.
Where is Todd Beamer from?
Todd Beamer is from Flint, Michigan, United States.
What does Todd Beamer do?
Todd Beamer works as cadre.
What is Todd Beamer known for?
Notable works include Let's roll.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.