9/11 at 20
Reflections From The 9/11 Community
As September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 9/11 Tribute Museum is proud to share personal stories and reflections from members of the 9/11 community along with additional commemorative programming. Programs will discuss physical and mental health, personal resilience, societal changes, community, service and more.
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PERSONAL 9/11 STORIES
“I was never someone who needed help…but I needed help then”
Gail L. (LOWER MANHATTAN RESIDENT)
“I was 9 months pregnant with my first child”
Cathy L. (9/11 SURVIVOR & LOWER MANHATTAN RESIDENT)
“I’m ok not being ok”
JEANETTE G. (9/11 SURVIVOR)
“20 years later and people are still dying from the events of September 11th”
Guy S. (9/11 First Responder – EMS)
“I thought I saw the worst things in Vietnam…this was absolutely horrendous”
Andy T. (9/11 First Responder/Recovery – FDNY)
Never Forgotten: Reflections From The 9/11 Community – A Virtual Roundtable
Watch as multiple members of the 9/11 Community share their personal 9/11 stories and reflect on the 20 years since the attacks.
FEATURING: Andy T. (9/11 Rescue/Recovery), Guy S. (9/11 First Responder – EMS), Joan M. (Resident) & Mark D. (Resident/Survivor)
FEATURING: Bob P. (Recovery), Cathy L. (Resident/Survivor), Peter B. (Survivor)
Additional Programs
The 9/11 Tribute Museum Presents: 20 Years of Reflections from Extraordinary Women Leaders – Ep.1
The 9/11 Tribute Museum Presents: 20 Years of Reflections from Extraordinary Women Leaders – Ep. 2
9/11 Tribute Museum + Penn Vet Working Dog Center – In Discussion – feat. Dr. Cynthia Otto
9/11 Tribute Museum + Penn Vet Working Dog Center – In Discussion w/ Annemarie DeAngelo
9/11 TRIBUTE MUSEUM & USS NEW YORK – IN DISCUSSION
A Survivor’s Message To The USS NEW YORK
“Between me and my husband, we have 12 different [9/11-related] illnesses…you have to be stronger than you think you are”
Sonia A. (9/11 Recovery Worker)
“People from all over the country came to help”
Bob P. (9/11 Recovery Worker)
“My daughters and I embarked on a journey that we never expected to be on…we have had a personal loss in the midst of an international tragedy. There is no handbook to tell you how to [get through] that”
Ann VH. (9/11 Family Member)
“[After 9/11] we became a community of help and caring”
Mark D. (Lower Manhattan Resident)
Real Talks – 9/11 @ 20
Watch as two members of the 9/11 Community have an open, honest conversation about their experience on 9/11 and their journeys since.
FEATURING: Steve C. & Andy T. (9/11 First Responders – FDNY)
FEATURING: Sonia A. (9/11 Recovery Worker) & Mark D. (Lower Manhattan Resident)
FEATURING Desiree B. & Jeanette G. (9/11 Survivors)
Live Program Schedule
Instagram Live – @911TributeMuseum
‘My 9/11 Story – 9/11 @ 20’
9/7/21 – 12PM(EST) – Cathy L. (9/11 Survivor/Lower Manhattan Resident)
9/9/21 – 12PM(EST) – Peter B. (9/11 Survivor)
9/9/21 – 2PM(EST) – Mark D. (Lower Manhattan Resident)
Additional Resources
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Amazing and Powerful. Andy, a former fire chief during 9/11, did our tour and I cannot say enough good things about him or this tour. I would do this tour over and over again. The fact that each tour guide is someone directly tied to the incidents that happened on 9/11 is what makes this that much more powerful.
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Did the 9/11 tribute tour with our tour guide Chris, she was amazing. I felt we got the real experience of what happened during that time in history through first hand survivors. The stories and experiences she shared were heartfelt and astonishing. I learned so much and it makes me even more proud to be an American. This tour is a must!
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The guided tour is led by volunteers - survivors, family members, rescue workers and the like who are able to share their experience of 9/11 with you … We had Anthony and Desiree as our guides, both shared their stories and memories of that day and I guarantee there was not a dry eye in our group as we heard of their loss and heartbreak.
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Me and my daughter visited today. We enjoyed this very much. The firefighter that talked was really informative and gave us a look into what it was like to be there. We are so glad we decided to come. Thank you so much!
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Purely amazing experience! Our guide, Dalia, was perfect! She was so caring, loving and compassionate. I really have no words to explain the emotional enormity of this sacred place. Can't wait to come back.
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This is a very, very emotional tour. It never ceases to amaze me, and it never ceases to make me "feel”… This was my second visit (first time was in 2014) to the 9/11 Tribute Museum… This is an amazing experience that you're not gong to find anywhere
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She told the story so well and with her heart and true feelings. I was very humbled this day. I had so many emotions flowing through me, sad, uplifting and anger. I will never forget the experience of going there.
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A very humbling and moving experience. Booked tickets on line due to previous TA positive reviews. Not disappointed, tour conducted by a lady who lost her brother on that fateful day. She was accompanied by a serving NYPD officer who was a 1st responder on that day....
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It was an unexpected somber joy. The talent and gift of [our guide] captured this moment in history in a way that made you feel you were personally present, sharing every emotional step. [He] reminded me how proud I am to be an American. Don't miss this creative presentation. You'll walk away a different person.
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