This month our country remembers all of those lost on September 11, 2001.
Michael Bradley Finnegan died tragically that day while working at Cantor Fitzgerald in the World Trade Center. Those who were lucky enough to know Mike will tell you that he made everyone feel special. He lived in the moment and made the moments with him memorable. Mike was a great golfer. He loved his family and was adored by everyone who knew him.
Mike’s family was so touched by the outpouring of love and generosity shown to them from the country and the world in the aftermath of September 11, that they established the Michael B. Finnegan Foundation. Since its inception in 2002, the Foundation’s mission has been to honor Mike’s memory and spirit by continuing his way of living life: giving generously.
In 2004, The Michael B. Finnegan Foundation joined The Honda Classic as a Founding Partner of First Tee – Palm Beaches. First Tee has been offering golf instruction and their life skills curriculum to children across the country since 1997.
We named our 12-acre driving range and 9-hole par-3 golf course in Dyer Park “The Michael B. Finnegan Golf Learning Center” to honor Mike’s memory and legacy. With our combined efforts we help many challenged children discover the lessons Mike learned from the game of golf: Honor, Discipline, Competition, Patience and Camaraderie.