On the morning the Twin Towers were hit in New York City, Syracuse native, Marsha Krell, was at work and picked up the phone to call the American Red Cross. Krell had been a Red Cross National Responder for years, volunteering in the aftermath of the 1998 Labor Day Storm. So, when the 9/11 terrorist attacks took place, she sprung into action. More.
COVID-19 brings extra concern to local 9/11 first responder
9/11 responders with underlying respiratory problems concerned as COVID-19 cases soar
We promised we'd never forget 9/11 and the brave men and women who responded to the tragedy. Now it's important to remember, they are one of the most vulnerable groups of people when it comes to COVID-19. Many of them are still living with respiratory illnesses after they were exposed to toxins at Ground Zero. More.
Author Lee Jean Heller’s new book “The Ladder: September 11, 2001” is a poignant memoir of her service as a first responder in the wake of the World Trade Center tragedy
Recent release “The Ladder: September 11, 2001” from Page Publishing author Lee Jean Heller is the compelling first-hand account of a dedicated Ohio EMT who answered the call to serve in the days and weeks following the devastating attack on New York City’s Twin Towers. More.
Arrangements announced for NYS Trooper who died of illness connected to 9/11 assignment
Calling hours and funeral arrangements have been announced for a NYS Trooper who died of illness connected to her assignment in NYS during the 9-11 terrorist attacks. The interim leader of the New York State Police said that is was with a heavy heart that they announce the death of a trooper who most recently served in the Western New York area. More.
9/11 Hero Who Had to Prove He Volunteered at Ground Zero to Get Benefits Dies
A 9/11 hero who volunteered, was struck with cancer linked to his time at ground zero and had to prove he was there that day in order to receive 9/11 benefits has passed away after a long and valiant fight with the illness. More.
How The WTC Victim’s Fund Fails The Victims …… a personal perspective
I was at Ground Zero on 9-11-01. Actually, I was standing about 4 blocks away when the first building came down. I became enveloped in the dust and lived in what had become known as “The Frozen Zone” surrounding Ground Zero for the next few years. More.
9/11 workers who die of COVID to be added to Nesconset wall
A memorial wall of granite in Nesconset is to start including workers who were sickened by the 9/11 wreckage if they also die of COVID-19, so long as they had an underlying condition related to their work in the attacks’ aftermath, the head of the nonprofit that runs the memorial said Tuesday. More.
Here’s how to commemorate 9/11 through acts of service from home
National nonprofit group 9/11 Day wants to make Americans aware of ways to safely commemorate Friday’s National Day of Service and Remembrance amid the coronavirus pandemic. More.