Ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this autumn, Kazusada Sumiyama, whose son was killed in the 9/11 attacks on the United States, plans to publish a Japanese translation of the full text of a report issued by The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. More.
Father of Japanese 9/11 victim raising funds to publish US commission report translation
9/11 Stories: The Megna Family
On September 11, 2001 , 26-year-old Chris Megna was working for the Essex County, New Jersey Sheriff’s department in Newark when he heard that a plane flew into The World Trade Center. Even before the 2nd plane hit, Chris was convinced this was the terror attack his dad always said was coming. More.
Star Spangled Salute: 9/11 Inspires a Young Man To Build A Tribute
At age 10, Daan watched a documentary on the 9/11 attacks and was inspired by the heroism of the firefighters. With 4 other family members who were firefighters, Daan a very talented wood worker at 14 began building an amazing replica of the twin towers. More.
House finally strikes deal on 9/11-style investigation into Jan. 6 attack
Republican and Democratic leaders finally reached an agreement Friday for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, breaking a months-long partisan logjam over the scope of the probe. More.
Over $357,228 awarded to children of post-9/11 veterans
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship has awarded over $357,228 in financial aid to 32 children of post-9/11 veterans. The 2021 Legacy Scholarship application deadline was April 15, and the awardees were determined by the Americanism Commission during Spring Meetings, May 5-6. More.
Name Of Man Who Died In 9/11 Attacks Lives On Through New Secaucus Police K9
The name of a Secaucus resident who died in the 9/11 attacks will lives on through a newly-acquired Secaucus Police K-9 officer. The ten-month old German Shepherd, “Strobe," is named after Steven Strobert, a 33-year-old Cantor Fitzgerald broker who died in September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers. More.
Keeping the Memory of 9/11 Alive at the Site Where Flight 93 Went Down
Before the pandemic, about half a million people visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., each year. The visitor center details the events of the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when passengers and crew members stormed the cockpit of a hijacked jetliner and thwarted terrorists, possibly preventing an attack on the U.S. Capitol. More.
Dennis Tortorella, Mamaroneck volunteer firefighter, headed to Ground Zero on 9/11
Dennis Tortorella joined fellow Town of Mamaroneck firefighters and headed to New York City to help out on Sept. 11, 2001. That night, they ended up at Ground Zero, fighting the spate of fires that continued to burn in nearby buildings. He died Monday, May 4. He was 75. The cause was 9/11-related cancer, his family said. More.