Markus Knight Jr., a student at the Barack Obama School for Social Justice in Yonkers, has been chosen as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.

On the anniversary of 9/11, Markus's military veteran father expressed his profound emotions, highlighting the impact of his son's achievement.

The program is slated to take place at Harvard University next summer.

Mayor Mike Spano has officially declared Sept. 13 as Markus Knight Jr. Day.