While remembering the tragedy 24 years ago on Sept. 11 during a ceremony in Palm Harbor , Gov. Ron DeSantis also spoke out on Wednesday’s tragedy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk being assassinated.

DeSantis spoke at the ceremony to honor and remember the 3,000 victims and the first responders who stepped in to help. The ceremony included bagpipes, an American eagle and students winning their award-winning essays on the terrorist attacks.

DeSantis reflected on how the tragedy inspired him to join the U.S. Navy.

“Nothing rivaled what happened on 9/11. It changed the trajectory of my life,” DeSantis said. “I probably would not have become a naval officer had that not happened and I know it changed the trajectory of so many others lives.”

As Governor, DeSantis said he has

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