TJ Edwards

Retired Brigadier General TJ Edwards (Army) was serving at the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building on September 11, 2001. TJ spent hours looking for survivors and coordinating relief efforts. Ultimately, 125 people in the Pentagon perished that day in addition to the airline passengers and crew. However, TJ used that life-changing experience to reaffirm his commitment to service, the value of good leadership, and the importance of mentorship to the next generation. Born in Darlington, South Carolina, TJ lives in San Antonio, Texas.