Firefighters In 9/11 Reflection

September 11th, 2001, a day forever etched in stone. As smoke rushed through Manhattan with debris raining from the formerly bright and clear sky, America knew that this day would result in drastic changes for the nation. Following the attack on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers by hijackers on United Airlines Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11, people began to pour out of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers as firefighters rushed in - firefighters whose legacy will never crumble. The article, “Firefighters in 9/11” reads, ‘Firefighters in 9/11” reads, “Firemen, policemen, and many from the army came to help clean up. It took all the men many months to clean up the debris from the terrible day. The men had to deal with the mental images of finding body parts and wedding rings. The also found many badges and helmets from the brave men who sacrificed their lives from many people.” Significantly, these acts of sacrifice, compassion, and …show more content…
Additionally, firefighters who rushed up the stairs of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers rescued hundreds from inside the towers and brought them down to safety as well as rescuing others trapped by rubble at Ground Zero. Firefighters who left made the trade of a lifetime, sacrificing their lives to save those of others and preserve families. The children of 9/11 victims have been forced to grow and live their lives without grandparents, parents, brothers, and sisters. Reuniting and keeping families together lets memories to continue being created and cherished, allowing families being able to witness milestone events together instead of having those joyful moments abruptly ended by the death by a loved one. The National September 11 Memorial Museum commemorates the legacy of those perished in the attacks as well as the heroes that displayed countless acts of