A retired New York firefighter is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by calling on Americans to reflect on the day’s impact, emphasizing that the nation was targeted as a unified country. His message underscores the enduring significance of the events, highlighting the collective trauma and resilience that followed. The piece explores how personal experiences from that day continue to shape perspectives on national unity and response to crises. Readers will hear firsthand accounts of the firefighter’s role and the lasting lessons from the tragedy.


25 years later, retired New York firefighter urges Americans to remember 9/11 : 'We were attacked as a country'  KGW