The stories of responders, volunteers and rescue/recovery workers are a continuing source of inspiration. Our Stories section is a growing compilation of the truly heroic actions of so many on 9/11. They are a record of the confusion and courage, the unity and loss, that make up our collective memory of that day. For information on the many support and health monitoring programs available for 9/11 Survivors, please visit VOICES Survivors page.
Hope in the Darkest Times: A September 11 Story
Submitted by: Stevie A Burke
Life is complex and sometimes unstable for most, but dealing with mental and physical illnesses makes it even harder. Do you know what life is like for a World Trade Center Survivor? Hi, my name is Stevie A. Burke, and I am one of many World Trade Center survivors.
It Was a Beautiful September Day...
Submitted by: Brian Branco
It was a beautiful September day. I had an appointment at the car dealer in Jersey City, but was running late. Last week, Bob was busting me about coming in late, so I cancelled my appointment at the car dealer. I called them at 7:15.
James Outerbridge' Story
Submitted by: James Outerbridge
Each year on 9/11, James listens intently as family and friends recite the list of names of loved ones lost on that fateful day in 2001. Every year on 9/11, James knows where his name would be on that list had he died.
Journal Entry
Submitted by: Victor Colantonio
United Airlines Flight 175 struck the 78th through 84th floors of the South Tower at almost 9:03 a.m., 16 1/2 minutes after a jet hit the North Tower. On September 11, 2001, I was in a front row center seat at Ground Zero, Manhattan.
Marissa Panigrosso' Story
Submitted by: Marissa Panigrosso
That beautiful and tragic day when our country turned upside down, changed my world forever. From my window on the 98th floor of Tower 2, I was stunned. No time to think, managers were urging us to go to the stairs and leave.
Michael Cantatore' Story
Submitted by: Michael Cantatore
Michael never liked working in the World Trade Center. He always said working in the World Trade Center was like having a target on your back, and when a plane went in to the floors of Marsh and McLennan he was proved right.
My Experience
Submitted by Richard Skinner
My Name is Richard Skinner and I was involved in the events of 9/11/01 and here is my story. I was on my way to NYC from Poughkeepsie NY on 9/11/01 to go to NY City Department of Buildings located at that time at 60 Hudson Street in Manhattan.
Personal Experience Story of 9-11
Submitted by Victor Guarnera
I was the Chief Technical Advisor for Security Systems to the World Trade Department. This is my account of events at Ground Zero from the first minute of those fateful events in New York City on September 11, 2001.