In September 2001, Marcus Kergosien was 32 years old and living in New York City. On the 11th, he was running late for a 9:00 a.m. meeting. "That morning, I woke up and was going to a seminar on the 44th floor of the North Tower for the New York Society of Security Analysts," said Kergosien. More.
From 9/11 to the Allen mass shooting, North Texas man experiences terror in two cities
Shooting Survivors Shun Mental Health Services Over Stigma, Fear
A new study finds that shooting survivors may not seek the mental health services they need after experiencing gun violence due to stigma, fear and a lack of trusted resources. More.
9/11 survivor runs TCS NYC Marathon for the first time in emotional challenge
Running the TCS New York City Marathon can be a grueling and emotional experience for any runner. But for one first-time marathoner, her race will take her on a journey to her past and one of the hardest days for her and for many New Yorkers. More.
Virginia creates first permanent state fund for mass shooting victims
Amid the bucolic hills of Blacksburg, the campus of Virginia Tech University teems with life. However, 16 years ago, it was a different story. Reema Samaha, an 18-year-old freshman at the time, became one of 32 people killed by a shooter in a massacre on campus in 2007. More.
Head of national mass violence resource center gives insights for recovery
The community resilience center announced by the city this week is a good way to help people affected by last week’s mass shootings, according to the director of the Response, Recovery and Resiliency division of the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center. More.
Reyes Secures $3.2 Million for Rancho Cucamonga’s 9/11 Memorial Park
This historical budget win is dedicated to honoring the heroes 9/11 and also provides space for the community to reflect and commemorate. More.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Event: The Life and Legacy of Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
In 2011, Ayman al-Zawahiri succeeded Osama bin Laden as head of al-Qaeda, a position he held until he was killed by a U.S. drone strike in July 2022. In his upcoming book, Dr. Sajjan Gohel, International Security Director at the Asia-Pacific Foundation, provides the first definitive account of one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. More.
9/11 first responders are still saving lives
New York and Nashville researchers studied blood cell mutations in 9/11 first responders and determined some cells were cloning out of control and causing cardiovascular disease. Thanks to this research, an exercise fanatic discovered he had underlying and extensive heart disease. More.