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I have made several trips to NYC since 9/11, including the incredible gathering of firefighters in October, 2002. Part of every one of those trips has included a pilgrimige to Ground Zero, Ten House, and after the opening, the WTC Tribute Center.
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Great job of "taking me there." I'll definitely visit the Center fall.
Very thoughtful article, Jeff. A nice tribute in its own right.
Kris, thanks for the note...hope you're doing well.
Brian and Michael, I can't tell you how moved and humbled I am by your words. Thanks for sharing a small part of your stories. I can't even comprehend your experience and pain, but hearing your ...
Jeff,
Your article is very touching. I am a retired NYC Firefighter and I spent the months following 9/11 looking for my friends and my son Christopher who also was a NYC Firefighter. I never did find him or his remains. I have made my peace with ...
Jeff,
I wanted to comment on your article about your visit to the Tribute Center in NYC.
You made some very good points in your article.
First, Lee Ilepi is an amazing person; I have had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times at the Tribut...
Jeff ~ My extended family (over 200 2nd cousins alone!) live in NYC. Last summer, my wife and I spent time at Ground Zero. Living in the Rocky Mountains, I certainly was distant from this tragedy. To this day, my grandfather -- who is nearly 80 ye...
Thanks for reading it and for your comments and kind words. Billy's piece on Lee and Jonathan on Firefighter Close Calls tells an amazing story of this firefighting family. I know there are a lot of FFN members who lost family, friends and loved o...
I have vaction planed in Sept. and I think my plans have changed a bit. I will be rerouting to NY to see the tribute. It was 9-11 that got me back into fire and ems. I own it to my brothers and sisters to vist this tribute.
Just came back from a trip to NYC. Went to the Center, and was truly moved. It really stirred up some old emotions ( I lost 9 good friends that day) If you are in NYC go to this Center. I also highly recommend a visit to The World Trade Center Wor...
Thanks Jeff, indeed you should write more. Billy G's email inspired me to see the tribute "Road Show" at the NY State Chief's association. It was really moving and something special that everyone should see.
I will be in NYC in the beginning of August and I will be sure to stop by. One other note Jeff, you should write more!
Thanks for writing this, Jeff. Your words are inspirational and honest. I hope it encourages folks on FFN to visit the tribute. I know I will, whenever I make it to NYC again.
I have to start by saying that I haven’t written anything in a very, very long time. Which is strange since my job title and description is “publisher.” Sure, I’ve written plenty of emails, business plans, memos, etc., over the last few years. But...
I have to start by saying that I haven’t written anything in a very, very long time. Which is strange since my job title and description is “publisher.” Sure, I’ve written plenty of emails, business plans, memos, etc., over the last few years. But...
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My experience at the Tribute WTC Visitor Center in NYC
I have to start by saying that I haven’t written anything in a very, very long time. Which is strange since my job title and description is “publisher.” Sure, I’ve written plenty of emails, business plans, memos, etc., over the last few years. But it’s been a long time since I’ve written something that had real meaning to me, and something I wanted to share with others. I guess I’ve been waiting for inspiration.
This story starts with an email from Billy G, aka Chief Goldfeder. He seems to have… Continue
This story starts with an email from Billy G, aka Chief Goldfeder. He seems to have… Continue
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 8:00am — 14 Comments
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- At 4:27pm on March 10, 2009,
Allen Howard said… - Keep the info coming. Thanks for doing what you do.
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Without a doubt I would. We actually did the same thing. The chiefs wife was diagnosed with breast cancer,so we decided to make some shirts in the usual navy blue with a pink maltese cross,and pink lettering on the back,then added the ribbon on th...
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