Retired Navy SEALs Cross Hudson in Annual Swim Honoring 9/11 Victims and Veterans
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 15
Retired Navy SEALs Cross Hudson in Annual Swim Honoring 9/11 Victims and Veterans
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 15
Summary
Retired Navy SEALs, veterans and first responders entered New York Harbor on Saturday for the annual NYC SEAL Swim, finishing at Jersey City's Empty Sky Memorial to honor fallen service members and 9/11 victims.
The Hudson River route was chosen for its symbolism—passing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island before ending at the memorial for Americans killed in the Sept. 11 attacks.
2026 beneficiary Beyond the Brotherhood drew focus as founder Jimmy May, a retired SEAL commander, said the nonprofit grew from his difficult civilian transition and the suicide deaths of 4 friends.
Families of the fallen also joined the tribute, including Gold Star mother Cindy Dietz, whose son Navy SEAL Danny Dietz was killed in Afghanistan in 2005 and who said she has returned since the event began.