From a letter to the editor of the Buffalo News:
Being born and raised in Niagara Falls, it meant real excitement for me to watch Nik Wallenda pull this off. Tether or not, it was a pleasure to see another American visit my old hometown and display his talent and courage over one of the world’s most powerful, majestic sights, right here in our back yard. It was great to see Wallenda exercise his freedom of beliefs, religion and expression on national TV in front of millions of viewers.