# Big Dave's Hug Hub

> Dave Sylvester shares hugs worldwide to honor 9/11 friend.
- Title: Big Dave's Hug Hub · ABC7 Los Angeles | Shortify
- Summary: Dave Sylvester shares hugs worldwide to honor 9/11 friend. Dave Sylvester hosts a global hug event in memory of his 9/11 friend Kevin Bowser.
- Keywords: dave sylvester, kevin bowser, big dave, hug hub, seattle, nfl, news, local, Big, Dave's, Hug, Hub
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/videoClip/big-dave-hugs-the-world-hug-hub/19850782
- Published: 2026-09-21T19:55:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dave sylvester, kevin bowser, big dave, hug hub, seattle, nfl, news, local
## Dave Sylvester
Dave Sylvester is a personal trainer from southwest philadelphia.
## Lost friend
He lost his friend kevin bowser on september 11th 2001.
## Hug journey
He began a nationwide bicycle trip sharing hugs with strangers.
## Hug hub event
He hosted a hug hub event with 3000 photos from 25 years of hugs.
## Future plans
He plans to bring the hug hub to other locations across the country.
## Key takeaway

Dave Sylvester hosts a global hug event in memory of his 9/11 friend Kevin Bowser.