Bryson DeChambeau's call for forgiveness sparks outrage from 9/11 families: 'We will never forget'

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9/11 Families United Chairperson Terry Strada spoke out against LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau on Friday following comments he made during an interview this week when he seemingly suggested that those impacted by the terrorist attacks find a pathway toward "forgiveness."

In an interview with CNN discussing the landmark merger of the PGA Tour, Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the DP World Tour, DeChambeau was asked about 9/11 Families United’s initial statement accusing Commissioner Jay Monahan and the Tour of becoming "paid Saudi shills" and his response to them.

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States watches his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club on May 18, 2023, in Rochester, New York. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

"Well, I think we’ll never be able to repay the families back for what exactly happened just over 20 years ago, and what happened is definitely horrible," the 2020 U.S. Open champion began, adding that "we’re in a place now where it’s time to start trying to work together to make things better together as a whole."

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"I have deep sympathy – I don’t know exactly what they’re feeling. I can’t ever know what they feel, but I have a huge amount of respect for their position and what they believe," he continued. 

"Nor do I ever want anything like that to ever occur again. I think as we move forward from that, we’ve gotta look towards a pathway to peace, especially – and forgiveness, especially if we’re trying to mend the world and make it a