
Pentagon Survivor Shares 9/11 Story at Georgia School
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.
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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.

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.

Boise needs 40 more volunteers to join 400+ community members packing 130,000 meals this Friday for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The two-hour service event is part of a nationwide effort that will distribute 18 million meals to families in need.

South Korean actor Ahn Chang-hyun is trading the spotlight for a fire helmet, announcing his retirement from acting to pursue his dream of saving lives. The 31-year-old says his reason is simple: "I want to save people."

Fox News host Joey Jones, who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan, rejoined the Marine Corps at 40 to finish what he started. His goal: open doors for other wounded veterans who still want to serve.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan marked his 50th anniversary as a priest with a heartfelt Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, crediting his community and faith for five decades of service. The 76-year-old former Archbishop of New York reminded everyone that at his core, he's simply "a priest who is happy to help."

University students in Ghana recognized a national leader whose advice to them was simple but powerful: don't chase fame, chase impact. The honor reflects a growing movement among young Ghanaians to celebrate leaders who serve with humility.