With this being the 20th anniversary of 9/11, there are many memories which return. There’s also seeing how loved ones are dealing with the diseases and cancers suffered after being at Ground Zero.

Most of the memories are painful and full of fear. There were the sights and the stories. However, at a certain point, we get back to Mike Piazza.

That moment was everything right with sports. It brought hope to those in despair. It brought a sense of relief to those with anxiety. It turned tears of sadness into tears of joy.

There have been homers to win World Series and break records. However, there will never be a more important homer ever hit. For that, thank you Mike Piazza.