9/11 25 Years Later: Your Tributes to Everyday 9/11 Heroes
Summary
Listeners share personal memories and tributes to individuals affected by the September 11 attacks, including a photographer killed while documenting the scene and a man who survived falling 89 floors. Callers also honor first responders, such as a veterinarian who cared for search-and-rescue dogs, and a firefighter remembered for his secret love of ballet. The segment highlights the long-term health consequences of the disaster, with stories of survivors who later developed serious illnesses or died from exposure to toxic dust.
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Sponsorship: Lavender Locksmith
Introduction to 9/11 remembrance segment
Nicholas Hollander: Witnessing the attacks and volunteering
Texts: Keith James, Father Michael Judge, and hospital staff
Fern N. Wayne: Remembering vet Dr. Robert Gordon
Cindy: Dean Eberling's elevator survival story
Text: Mother's illness and early death after 9/11
Edson: Working at 101 Avenue of the Americas
Text: Kathleen Grimm, Deputy State Comptroller
Carrie: Father-in-law Donald Domenico's escape
Texts: Firefighters Larry Virgilio and Albert Frosa
Transition to interview with Hillary Clinton
Sponsorship: WNYC Studios
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