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Love Appreciation Every Day Not Some Days
09 September 2026

Love Appreciation Every Day Not Some Days

Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl

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Why do we only show love, unity, and appreciation on 9/11, instead of every day?Jerry Curl uses the 25th anniversary of September 11 to deliver a powerful reminder for truck drivers and working people everywhere: the strength of a nation is built by people who keep showing up, even when life gets lonely, hard, or heavy.

He reflects on where he was when the first plane hit the World Trade Center, then turns the conversation toward something bigger how quickly time passes, how easily we take one another for granted, and why this week should push us to do more than remember. It should push us to call, thank, forgive, and lean into the people around us right now.

You’ll hear a heartfelt message about:

- Why 9/11 should renew daily gratitude, not just annual reflection  
- How loneliness shows up in the trucking industry and why it matters  
- The power of collective strength in families, teams, companies, and communities  
- Why perseverance after tragedy becomes character, hope, and resilience  
- How drivers quietly carry the nation on their shoulders, mile after mile  

This episode is a tribute to the fallen, the first responders, the military, and the men and women on the road who keep America moving. Jerry’s message is simple but urgent: love people now, appreciate them now, and don’t wait for a special day to do what matters most.

Essential listening if you’re a driver, a leader, or anyone who needs a reset on gratitude, purpose, and what it means to look out for each other.


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