Son honours father killed in 9/11 attacks

September 11, 2026

Rob Halligan, a musician from Coventry, is commemorating his father Bob who perished in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks while working on the 99th floor of the World Trade Center's south tower. Following the attacks, Rob traveled to New York and was deeply moved by how the city had changed and by the compassion shown among strangers during the tragedy. To honor his father's memory 25 years after the attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives including 67 Britons, Rob has developed a musical tribute performance.

Who is affected

Rob Halligan (son of victim, from Coventry)
Bob Halligan (father killed in the attacks, worked on 99th floor of Two World Trade Center)
Nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks
67 Britons killed in the attacks
Attendees of the tribute concert at St Andrew's Church

What action is being taken

Rob Halligan is remembering/honoring his father
Rob has created and is performing a show called "How Did We Get Here" that pays tribute to his father

Why it matters

This marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in modern history. The story demonstrates the lasting impact of the 9/11 attacks on families who lost loved ones, showing how grief and remembrance continue a quarter-century later. Rob's tribute through music and his message that "love is bigger" represents how survivors and bereaved families have sought meaning and healing, transforming personal tragedy into messages of hope and human connection.

What's next

The performance will take place at St Andrew's Church in Shottery, near Stratford-upon-Avon, on Saturday.

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