September 11, 2001, without a doubt, changed America as we once knew it. When those planes crashed, the world paused, leaving everyone unsure of what to do, or how to feel safe again. More.
Finding the Courage to Move Forward After 9/11
Retired 9/11 first responder, now living in Lititz, seeks a kidney donor
Sept. 11, 2001, is a day many will never forget. But Leopold Poje Jr. will never forget the days that followed, either. On Sept. 12, 2001, Poje — then a senior New York City police sergeant — helped provide services to family members of the more than 300 firefighters who died in the terrorist attacks. More.
Firefighters go virtual for the Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Firefighters across the country paid tribute to the lives lost in the 9/11 attack by participating in Kansas City’s 9/11 Memorial Stair event last week. The event involved climbing 110 stories of stairs in remembrance of the number of floors of the former World Trade Centers. More.
Victims of terrorism ‘will not be forgotten’: UN, nations, pay tribute at 9/11 memorial
Speaking at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in downtown Manhattan where the twin towers once stood, Mr. Voronkov, highlighted the significance of the commemoration. More.
Remembering the sacrifices of 9/11 first responders
Sept. 11, 2001, is etched into the souls of all Americans. That morning, first responders became warriors in the face of multiple disasters. When the first plane hit the World Trade Center, many thought it was a horrible accident. When the second plane hit, we realized this was an attack on our country. More.
Massachusetts man killed in 9/11 terrorist attacks honored with 20th, final memorial road race
A foundation named after a Massachusetts man who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks held its 20th and final memorial road race in his honor. The Jeff Coombs Memorial Road Race kicked off Sunday morning in Abington. More.
Honoring first responders who never looked back on 9/11
On Saturday, Sept. 18th, first responders walked in honor of the nearly 3,000 Americans and fellow first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. "We are walking 2.87 miles. That's the distance Steven Siller ran to the towers. We are using his example of sacrifice," Sean Yates, a Senior Fire Fighter with Rhems Volunteer Fire, explained. More.
'Godsend': The vets and volunteers who cared for 9/11 rescue dogs
They suffered burns, cuts and dehydration as they sorted through rubble of the World Trade Center for hours on 9/11, looking for survivors and human remains. They were the search and rescue dogs at ground zero. One dog, Apollo, survived after being engulfed in flames. Another dog was saved after falling almost 50 feet. More.