Pete Davidson marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring the father he lost that day. The comedian joined 9/11 Day’s UNIITE For Good campaign, turning grief into a call for kindness.
Davidson’s father, Scott Davidson, died while responding to the attacks in New York City. This year, Pete encouraged Americans to remember the tragedy by reviving the spirit of unity that followed.
Pete Davidson joins 9/11 Day’s UNIITE For Good campaign to honor his dad
Davidson shared his story in a video for 9/11 Day. “He was a firefighter for Ladder 118, Engine 205 in Brooklyn Heights,” he said. “My dad loved being a fireman, and he loved saving people,” Davidson added. Scott died while responding to the attacks alongside fellow firefighters.
The Saturday Night Live alum explained why UNIITE For Good felt fitting this year. “9/11 is usually a tough day,” Davidson said, according to the campaign. He explained that participants could perform a good deed and pass the idea along. The campaign then added those pledges to a nationwide map.
The goal was to cover the country with visible examples of people helping others. Davidson hoped the initiative could make an emotionally difficult anniversary feel slightly lighter. The campaign also focused on what happened after September 11. Communities came together and helped strangers despite their differences.
People could participate in simple ways throughout the anniversary. Davidson suggested calling someone, supporting a local charity or thanking a first responder. Donating blood also offered another way to help. Those seeking larger commitments could explore volunteer opportunities through the campaign’s website.
Davidson encouraged people to make their own pledges and keep the chain moving. “Together, let’s show up for each other,” he said. He then delivered the campaign’s central message. “Let’s unite for good,” Davidson added.
For Davidson, the effort carried an especially personal meaning. His father’s death shaped much of his life, making this anniversary particularly difficult. Yet Pete chose to spotlight Scott’s dedication to helping others. His father had spent his career protecting people as a New York City firefighter.
That legacy remained central to Davidson’s message 25 years later. He believed Scott would have appreciated an anniversary focused on kindness. “I think my dad would have loved that,” Davidson said. The campaign offered Davidson a way to honor Scott without letting the anniversary remain defined solely by loss. Instead, he asked people to remember the generosity that followed one of America’s darkest days.
