Widower Returns 9/11 Hero's Award Because of Caitlyn Jenner

Moira Smith is a true hero. During the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, the NYPD officer led more than 100 people to safety from one of the towers, returning to help others. She was buried in the rubble when the building collapsed. Smith was the only woman police officer killed that day.

Glamour named her one of the magazine’s “Women of the Year.” More than a decade later, her widower has just returned the award.

In an open letter to the magazine’s editor in chief, James Smith wrote,“I was shocked and saddened to learn that Glamour has just named Bruce Jenner (2015) ‘Woman of the Year.’ Was there no woman in America, or the rest of the world, more deserving than this man?

“I can only guess that this was a publicity stunt meant to resuscitate a dying medium. After discussing this slap in the face to the memory of our Hero with my family, I have decided to return Moira’s award to Glamour magazine.”

Glamour stands by its decision to honor Malibu resident Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner. The magazine told the New York Post, “Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards recognize women with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.”

According to the Washington Post, Jenner was called “The Trans Champion” during a Glamour awards ceremony held at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 9.