A veteran journalist reflects on the enduring impact of September 11, 2001, marking a quarter-century since the attacks that reshaped national security, media coverage, and public memory. The piece revisits the chaotic days of breaking news, the emotional toll on reporters, and how the events fundamentally altered the way major stories are reported in an age of instant information. Personal anecdotes from the field contrast with broader shifts in journalism, from the dominance of traditional newsrooms to the rise of digital reporting. Readers will find a blend of firsthand experience and historical perspective on a defining moment in modern journalism.


25 years later, a news man remembers 9/11  CT Mirror