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A new bill directs the Library of Congress to record and preserve firsthand accounts from 9/11 survivors, ensuring their voices reach future generations. As the 25th anniversary approaches, lawmakers are working to honor both those who lived through the attacks and those who brought justice afterward.
Joanne Capestro walked down 87 flights of stairs in high heels to escape the North Tower on September 11, 2001. Now those faded black heels sit in a museum display case, telling her story of survival and faith to a new generation.
Navy Lt. Kevin Shaeffer survived burns over half his body when Flight 77 hit the Pentagon, then spent years hunting Osama bin Laden. His journey from 50/50 survival odds to helping catch the mastermind behind 9/11 shows what the human spirit can overcome.
Former State Senator Brian Birdwell stood just 20 yards from where Flight 77 hit the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, and became the sole survivor in his section. After four years and dozens of surgeries, his journey from unimaginable trauma to public service shows the power of resilience and faith.
Lifetime is bringing the miraculous survival story of Genelle Guzman-McMillan to screens this September, with Sherri Shepherd portraying the last person pulled alive from Ground Zero after 27 hours buried in rubble. The film marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a tale of faith, survival, and mysterious rescue.
Air Force Captain Hanna Born, rescued from a Pentagon daycare on 9/11 as a toddler, is running 2,977 miles in 2025—one mile for each person lost that day. She speaks each victim's name aloud during her journey to ensure their legacies live on.
A new documentary brings together strangers whose lives intersected during the September 11 attacks, giving them a chance to express gratitude and share how they've healed. Twenty-five years later, these bonds prove that even on the darkest days, human connection shines through.
Sujo John escaped the World Trade Center's 81st floor on September 11, 2001, and turned his survival into a lifelong commitment to rescue people trapped in modern slavery. His story proves that the greatest response to tragedy is often choosing to serve others.
A Pentagon survivor broke 20 years of silence to honor victims who can't share their stories. His message of service over regret inspired hundreds of Georgia students on the 25th anniversary.
Stefan rushed to help amid the chaos of 9/11 and stayed by Debbie's side as she became the first hospital patient that day. Twenty-five years later, they finally met again.
The highest-ranking firefighter to survive the World Trade Center collapse will share his story in Clear Lake, Iowa, as the community unveils a new bronze firefighter statue at their 9/11 memorial. Chief Richard Picciotto will speak beside actual steel from the towers that draws daily visitors to reflect and remember.
Two people who escaped the Twin Towers are asking Americans to remember the unity that followed tragedy. Their message 25 years later: be kind to everyone you meet.
Buried alive when the South Tower fell, Sujo John prayed what he thought were his final words. Twenty-five years later, that moment transformed into a mission rescuing thousands from modern slavery.
A former Manhattan teacher who escaped Ground Zero is thanking Colorado firefighters for their courage after summer wildfires reminded him of the heroes he witnessed on September 11. Dan Fielding brought pizzas, stories, and a memorial flag to the Clifton Fire Protection District.
Twenty-five years after the attacks, three colleagues who escaped the World Trade Center transformed their trauma into purpose through public service. Their journey reveals how helping others can spark measurable psychological growth after catastrophe. #
Sujo John survived the North Tower collapse while his wife narrowly escaped the South Tower. Now the Lantana resident is using his story to remind Americans of the unity that followed September 11th.
Louis Giaccardo survived the South Tower attack and helped evacuate 40 people before the second plane hit. Twenty-five years later, he's teaching college students about the courage and unity that emerged from tragedy.
Twenty-five years after surviving the World Trade Center attacks, Secret Service agent Dennis Letts shares a powerful message: even in humanity's darkest hour, extraordinary goodness shines through. His eyewitness account reveals countless acts of courage from both first responders and ordinary people who simply stopped to help.
Trapped beneath Twin Towers rubble with a crushed leg, Genelle Guzman-McMillan prayed for the first time in her life—and a mysterious rescuer named Paul held her hand until help arrived. Her miraculous rescue sparked a crisis response ministry that has since helped over 850,000 people.
Ganelle Guzman McMillan, the last person pulled alive from the World Trade Center rubble after 27 hours, shared her incredible survival story at a Florida memorial. She credits an angel named "Paul" who held her hand in the darkness when she was ready to give up. ---
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