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Traveling memorial for Veterans killed during 9/11

A traveling memorial is making its way from Arizona to Springfield honoring military members killed during 9/11. “This memorial, there’s basis with towers, and on these towers, there are banners to hang on the side of the towers that will have pictures and names of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice,” said Darin Hargis, commander of American Legion Post 639. More.

NY Guard Airmen plant 'Survivor Tree' to commemorate 9/11

Airmen of the Eastern Air Defense Sector marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center by planting a seedling from a tree that survived the attack outside their headquarters in Rome. The seedling from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Survivor Tree was planted May 26 by Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo. More.

9-11 Survivor Releases Her Bestselling Memoir

On May 27, 2021, the 20th anniversary year of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, survivor Annabel Quintero M.ED., released his first book “STEP STEP JUMP: Transforming Trauma to Triumph from the 46th Floor” through Amazon and the book immediately became a Best Seller. More.

Nonprofit's 9/11 commemoration to include local parade

A New York-based nonprofit's plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America will include a parade through the streets of Winchester. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation of Staten Island, N.Y., announced Monday that it will stage a 42-day event called the Never Forget Walk: Following the Footsteps of the Fallen. More.

July Deadline Approaching for Some to Register With 9/11 Fund

A July deadline looms for some people seeking compensation for injury, illness, or death tied to the 9/11 terror attacks. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was created to aid survivors and first responders, or their families. More.

Man walking 500 miles to honor fallen heroes of 9/11 attacks

To honor his brother’s sacrifice, one man is planning to walk 500 miles to thank first responders for their everyday heroism and commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks. Frank Siller lost his brother Stephen, who answered the call on 9/11 by running with his firefighter gear through Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. More.

Man walking 500 miles to honor fallen heroes of 9/11 attacks

To honor his brother’s sacrifice, one man is planning to walk 500 miles to thank first responders for their everyday heroism and commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks. Frank Siller lost his brother Stephen, who answered the call on 9/11 by running with his firefighter gear through Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. More.

The Head of the 9/11 Commission Is Looking at COVID Now

A Jan. 6 commission is doomed in Washington, but outside the Beltway, a COVID commission is underway to investigate the origins of the virus, analyze and preserve lessons learned from the pandemic, and propose a path forward to handle the next pandemic. More.