Though the Des Moines Fire Department has a $47.5 million budget, a $14,000 donation came as a big surprise to firefighters. “It’s unusual that we get a big donation like that," said Matt Porter, a district chief. "It doesn’t happen very often.” More.
Des Moines students who staged 9/11 production donate $14,000 to Des Moines firefighters
9/11 Photography Exhibit Wraps Up
The nonprofit, Still Standing—Still Free, Inc., hosted a 9/11 twentieth anniversary photography exhibit at the Fashion Center at Pentagon City, from Sept. 11 through Oct. 11, 2021. Featuring images from photographers and founders Sean Kelley, Joe Pisciotta, and Bob Pugh, the exhibit was a resounding success. More.
Bob Sullivan: Still Fighting for Families, 20 Years After September 11
By all accounts, there was no sound at all when the Brooklyn Waldbaums roof collapsed on that August morning in 1978, killing six members of the FDNY. Members of the FDNY had been on the scene for less than an hour. There was a massive roof operation to vent the building hampered by raging flames and brutal smoke. More.
20th anniversary of 9/11 tragedy stirs painful memories for Jeff Hammond
Sleep taunts Jeff Hammond. Sleep does not come easily for him, and what little he steals is cluttered with agonizing memories. Those memories. Flashbacks borne from his darkest day – one that remains inconceivable for the retired U.S. Army Major General. More.
Firefighters run 5K in full gear to honor fallen 9/11 heroes
First responders from around the Bay Area spent part of Saturday running in honor of the firefighters who died on September 11. As a little boy captain David Garofalo knew he wanted to be a firefighter. For nearly three decades, he’s put himself in the line of fire to help others. More.
9/11 commemorative painting to hang in Wilmington
A painting created in the wake of 9/11 to honor first responders has been donated to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) by Bancroft Construction Company and its president Greg Sawka. The unveiling took place Thursday, October 28, 2021, in the lobby of the Louis L. Redding City County Building. More.
Photographer Focuses on the Story of 9/11
For the past 20 years, photographer Frank Ritter has been documenting the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site. His photos capture acts of remembrance, celebrations of heroism, and many other scenes that tell the continuing story of the 9/11 tragedy. More.
Aspen resident to be honored for assistance to 9/11 families, survivors
Connecticut-based nonprofit Voices Center for Resilience will honor Aspen resident Robert J. Hurst next week for his work in support of those impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2011. Hurst is among several honorees who will be recognized Nov. 3 at Voices’ annual Always Remember Gala, set for 6 p.m. at the New York Athletic Club. More.