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For the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, this podcast tells 20 stories of heroism that will make sure our country doesn't forget that fateful day and its meaning. Our host Niels Jorgensen served as an FDNY firefighter for almost 22 years until a forced medical retirement because of the leukemia he contracted from cleaning up Ground Zero. Niels also drove the truck in the Emmy-nominated Rescue Me with Denis Leary.

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The First-Ever Group Conversation About Responding On 9/11

2022/01/06

FDNY Ladder Company 114, nicknamed Tally Ho, heroically served on 9/11. We hear from four of the six on-duty members who responded to the attacks in a unique group conversation, which they had not yet done before. Out of this crew, three have gotten cancers from Ground Zero's toxic environment and two have gotten multiple cancers. Our host Niels Jorgensen was a proud member of Tally Ho.

Alison Crowther: My Son Saved 12 Lives

2021/12/30

Alison’s son Welles was 24 years old on 9/11 and saved at least 12 people in the South Tower before it collapsed on him. She didn’t know about his heroic actions that day until several survivors said that a stranger wearing a red bandana saved their lives, and she knew that it had to be her son who always carried one. He’s famously been called “The Man in the Red Bandana” ever since.

Ken Kendrick: How The President's First Pitch And Baseball Helped With Healing

2021/12/23

After 911, Major League Baseball temporarily postponed its season. With several iconic moments, its return helped America to heal. Arizona Diamondbacks’ principal owner and managing general partner Ken Kendrick tells this story and in particular President Bush’s first pitch in their first World Series game at Yankees Stadium, only 49 days after the attacks.

Joe LaPointe: Organizing 9/11's Funerals

2021/12/16

FDNY firefighter Joe LaPointe was off-duty on 9/11 and raced down to Ground Zero. After the attacks, so many funerals needed more leaders to coordinate them, and Joe was suddenly thrust into a new calling. Since 2007, he's been the Commanding Officer of the Ceremonial Unit, organizing every wake and funeral of all FDNY firefighters & EMS personnel and all those who've died from 9/11 related illnesses.

Nancy Carbone: The Friend of Firefighters

2021/12/09

Nancy Carbone felt compelled to do something after 9/11 and started by collecting items that firefighters needed. They later told her what was most needed is a counseling center that their work wouldn’t know about. “Friends of Firefighters” was born inside of a former firehouse. The group has helped countless firefighters heal from the trauma of 9/11 and other tragedies.

Michael Daly: The FDNY Chaplain, My Friend, Who Died With His Firefighters

2021/12/02

Michael Daly is the author of “The Book of Mychal”, the biography of the most loved FDNY Chaplain, Father Mychal Judge. Father bravely entered the World Trade Center with those he served and died with them. One of the most fascinating characters in our history, he was close friends with firefighters, AIDS patients, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, alcoholics, and the homeless.

A Thanksgiving Message

2021/11/25

Today we give thanks for your loyal listenership, for the opportunity to preserve these tragic and beautiful stories, and for every American whose served this great country.

Michael Benfante: The Reluctant Hero

2021/11/18

After the World Trade Center's North Tower was hit, Michael and his colleague John Cerqueira physically carried wheelchair-bound Tina Hansen down 68 floors to safety. They escaped just minutes before the building collapsed. Reluctant to be recognized as a hero, there's so much more to his story that the media doesn't cover, but we do here.

Sonia and Joe Agron: The Relentless Volunteers

2021/11/11

Sonia is a former EMS technician, and Joe is a police officer who responded on 9/11 (his birthday). She didn't see him until 9/12 and thought he had died. They both helped with the cleanup of Ground Zero for months and have both contracted illnesses & cancers from the toxic environment. Despite all of this heartache, they share their story as volunteer tour guides at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and refuse to have the terrorists steal their voices.

Tim Brown: I Lost 93 Friends on 9/11

2021/11/04

Tim Brown is an elite first responder who served in the FDNY for 20 years and was a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security. He said a final goodbye to several of his friends right before they went up the World Trade Center and knew they wouldn’t be coming down. Through a series of miracles, Tim survived 9/11 and believes he was kept alive to honor the stories of these fallen heroes.

Robert John Burke: The Actor Who Became A Firefighter

2021/10/28

Robert John Burke, who goes by Bobby, has been in programs like Tombstone, RoboCop 3, Law and Order: SVU, Gossip Girl, and Rescue Me. Even more important to him are his friendships with FDNY heroes who laid down their lives on 9/11, especially his best friend Captain Paddy Brown. Bobby decided to “pickup his flag”, help cleanup Ground Zero, and become a volunteer firefighter.

Niels Jorgensen: My Own Story w/Bill Courtney

2021/10/21

Niels Jorgensen, host of “20 for 20”, was reticent to share his own story as part of this series on heroes. However, the team thought it’s important context for why he’s doing this – it’s also one heck of a story. Oscar winner Bill Courtney (“Undefeated”) turns the table on Niels and leads this conversation.

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★★★★★

jmjmjk63 2022/02/08

Outstanding

These podcast episodes should be part of the curriculum in each middle school in the nation. Never Forget! Thank you Niels God Bless 🇺🇸

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davisbren 2022/01/14

God Had a Reason

I listened to the 4 of 6 firefighters of Engine Co 114 share of their experiences on the ground of 9-11, riveted to my phone. I felt like I sat at the...

★★★★★

sunshine 121212 2021/12/14

Heartfelt Stories

This is an amazing podcast series. It reveals many different angles and viewpoints of what happened that day and everyday since. You feel a closeness ...

★★★★★

NAAH 5 2021/12/11

Powerful

First person accounts of the events, heroism and how this attack changed lives and our country. Highway recommended!

★★★★★

TS670 2021/12/04

Amazing podcast

Awesome podcast. I love hearing all the stories from several angles. Heard your podcast on Gettin’ Salty experience. Thanks for your service, and than...

★★★☆☆

Bob in I'll 2021/12/05

Didn’t like

I’m not sure why I keep getting emails from this podcaster.

★★★★★

Steve Cassiello 2021/12/04

Thank you

I was 11 years old living just outside of New York in New Jersey when the Twin Towers were attacked. I vividly recall seeing the smoke rise from the t...

★★★★★

who cares about politics 2021/11/15

Love

I am a grown man but I cried today listening to your Veterans Day podcast. God bless all of those who selflessly look out for us and who run towards ...

★★★★★

Chappy0961 2021/11/13

Thank you…..

Just wanted to thank you all for this Podcast. My son, a first responder (K9 police officer)and also a National Guardsmen with the Air Force, started ...

★★★★★

Charmane Michelle 2021/11/11

Thank you

Thank you to everyone that has worked to create this podcast and a bigger “thank you” to all that have shared their stories! May God bless you all.

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