This past fall marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. However, even now, 20 years later, first responders and those who lived near Ground Zero have vivid memories of that day brought on by their compromised health and trauma. Healing the Heroes of 9-11: The Way Forward is a film by director/producer Michael Gier. The film centers … [Read more...]
To Gen Z: How to Honor 9/11
Every American should know the significance behind the date of September 11, 2001. It was a day not many people want to remember due to all the pain and suffering that it caused, but if you were too young to remember the day or weren’t even born yet, you have to learn to honor this day. It’s an important date in the history of the United States, and this year marks the 20th … [Read more...]
Never Forget: A Personal 9/11 Story
I was in a great season of life. As an FDNY Firefighter in New York City, I was living the dream! On September 11, 2001, I awoke in my Staten Island apartment ready to enjoy a day off. Forty-five minutes later, my phone rang, “Mike, turn on the TV! A plane hit the Trade Center!!” Watching the news, I then called my Dad. “Dad!! Wherever you are, get in front of a TV. … [Read more...]