A 9/11 Story: 2. Mommy's Okay
Summary
This BBC Radio 4 episode follows Terry, who receives a frantic final call from her husband Tom in the North Tower on 9/11. She shields her young children from the horror while managing their illnesses and the collapse of the towers. After providing DNA samples to identify remains, she eventually breaks the news of his death, sparking a lifelong quest for answers about the attackers.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and introduction to Tom and Terry's life
Tom's helpful nature and frequent phone calls
The morning of September 11th and the first call
Tom's account from the 104th floor of the North Tower
Watching the attacks unfold on television
Protecting the children and witnessing the collapse
Terry's grief and the decision to take Caitlyn to school
The nursery school orientation and returning home
Managing sick children and Terry's physical collapse
Police visit and collecting DNA samples from the family
Telling the children that their father has died
Terry's search for answers and learning about Al-Qaeda
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