An Illinois father of three and survivor of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks died Tuesday after he dove into Lake Michigan to save struggling children who had capsized on their raft. More.
Heroic father and 9/11 survivor dies saving drowning children on July 4th
Gearing up for the 22nd annual 9-11 Memorial Ride
The 22nd annual 9-11 Memorial Ride will again wind its way through Lycoming County on Monday, Sept. 11. The route will remain the same as it has been for many of those years. More.
How 'Arthur' masterfully taught kids about PTSD and 9/11
The YouTube channel Seasons recently analyzed an old episode of the children's show Arthur that used a school fire as an allegory for the traumatic events of 9/11. The episode's goal is pretty straightforward–make this heavy stuff understandable to kids. It shows Arthur and his friends dealing with the "school fire" in different ways, just like people did with 9/11 in real life. More.
Funeral held in Massapequa for 9/11 hero Charles Afanasewicz
A final farewell was held today for a fallen Sept. 11 first responder from Massapequa Park. Family and friends gathered this morning to remember Charles Afanasewicz. The Vietnam War veteran served as a sergeant in the NYPD's Harbor Unit for 40 years. More.
Southern District of New York dismisses defendant bank in 9/11 litigation for lack of personal jurisdiction
After 9/11, waves of lawsuits were filed seeking to hold those who sponsored and supported the al Qaeda terrorist organization accountable. For instance, insurance companies, who paid out hundreds of billions of dollars in compensation for property damage and personal injuries as a result of the 9/11 attacks. More.
Second Annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser
The Estes Valley Fire District and the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) are proud to announce the second annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser, set to take place in Estes Park, Colorado on September 11th, 2023. More.
Land donation moves 9/11 trail network closer to connecting Garrett, Berlin
Somerset County has acquired one of the final remaining segments of land needed to extend the September 11th National Memorial Trail from Garrett to Berlin. The donation is being made in memory of a Somerset County historian who spent much of her life dedicated to sharing Somerset County’s stories. More.
NYC billboard calls out Saudi Arabia for 'sportswashing' and 9/11 connection
The national chair of 9/11 Families United, Terry Strada, lost her 41-year-old husband Tom on 9/11. The organization she heads just put up a new billboard in Times Square condemning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the deal it made merging their LIV Golf Tour with the PGA. More.