Forged in the fires of 9/11
Jesse Johnson-Brower is a 9/11 responder, veteran, and founder dedicated to educating the public and honoring the heroes who answered the call that day.
The Turning Point
On September 11, 2001 Jesse was part of the first military unit deployed to the Pentagon following the terrorist attack.
What he witnessed that day permanently shaped his life's mission: ensuring the truth of 9/11 and the heroes of that day are never forgotten.
Members of the first military unit deployed to the Pentagon on September 11.
The Mission
Today Jesse focuses his work on educating the public about September 11 and uplifting the heroes who served that day.
For the 20th anniversary of the attacks he walked nearly 500 miles connecting Ground Zero, the Flight 93 Memorial, and the Pentagon Memorial.
Carrying the Story Forward
Throughout the memorial walk Jesse stopped in communities across multiple states to share the stories of September 11 and the heroes who answered the call that day.
Speaking with citizens along the 9/11 memorial walk.
The Johnson-Brower Foundation
In 2017 Jesse and his wife Tara founded the Johnson-Brower Foundation.
They created a 12-month Post-Traumatic Stress counseling program that has helped more than 3,000 military members, veterans, and first responders at no cost to the hero.
Tara Johnson-Brower is also the author of the book She Will Stay, written to support wives of heroes navigating life with Post-Traumatic Stress.
The Hero Economy
Jesse created the Hero Economy to give military members, veterans, first responders, and educators access to deals, discounts, and financial services trusted by him personally.
Invite Jesse to Speak
Jesse speaks about the truth of September 11, the courage of the heroes who served, and why the lessons of that day must be carried forward.