James “Jim” Riches, who spent several months searching for the remains of his son, James Riches Jr., in the World Trade Center rubble, died on Thanksgiving Day. Riches served as an advocate for all impacted by the attacks on 9/11.
Retired New York fire chief and voice of 9/11 victims, dies of service-related illness
Former assistant fire chief aims to create ‘sense of hope’ in 9/11 memoir
Joseph Pfeifer’s book, “Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11,” published last year, won a Christopher Award in June as a work that embodies “the highest values of humanity.”
‘Never forget,’ says foundation CEO who lost firefighter brother in 9/11
Frank Siller, who helped start a foundation to help families of first responders killed in the line of duty, is going on a “Never Forget Walk,” a more than 500-mile journey through six states to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
N.Y. detective remembered at funeral for courage, selflessness, heroism
Luis Alvarez, a 9/11 first responder and advocate for 9/11 victims, died June 29 from cancer linked to his work at the New York World Trade Center site.
Author finds One World Trade Center a witness to nation’s spirit
MAMARONECK, N.Y. (CNS) — Fifteen years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks decimated the twin towers in lower Manhattan, the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center rises […]