Aftermath: 9/11 Stories of Hope & Resilience
Aftermath: 9/11 Stories of Hope & Resilience
Aftermath is a series exploring the lasting impact of the September 11 attacks and how that day continues to shape lives decades later. The series focuses on what came after: the survival, resilience, relationships, leadership, health battles, life choices, and personal journeys that grew out of that day and continue every single day after it. From first responders and families to doctors, caregiv…Social links:
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August 30-Episode 12: The Echo of Service
Beth Feehan and Anne McCarton together interview Frank Siller, brother of Stephen Siller who famously ran back into Manhattan on 9/11, and who inspired his family and thousands of others to do service in his name through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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August 23-Episode 11: The Aftermath of Love
Dr. Kerry Kelly, Assistant Chief Medical Officer at FDNY interviews Jill Simms, surviving spouse of Captain Freddie Simms, whose dedication to Freddie’s service in the FDNY has led her to create a foundation in his honor to help caregivers and families affected by 9/11 cancers.
26:37
Episode 10: The Memory We Inherit
Beth Feehan interviews Elizabeth Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on the efforts to create learning experiences around 9/11 available to the next generation and to honor those lost since 9/11 related health impacts.
26:47
Episode 9: The Response
Lynn Tierney, Former FDNY Deputy Chief of Communications interviews Former FDNY Commission Tom Von Essen to discuss the fabled day and what has happened since, looking back and forward from that day.
25:13
Episode 8: Relentless Advocacy
Anne McCarton interviews John Feal, whose tireless advocacy for legislation to support 9/11 first responders and those affected by that day, inspired others to learn how to lobby and advocate for future tragedies.
27:17
Episode 7: Lifeline Beyond the Firehouse
Beth Feehan interviews FDNY Assistant Commissioner Dominique Joseph about her work at the FDNY Family Assistance Unit (FAU) and the care provided to members and their families.
27:01
Episode 6: It Takes a Village
Anne McCarton interviews Erika Oelkers, surviving spouse of Firefighter Tom Oelkers, about the T.O. Foundation, created in Tom’s name, helping families affected by post 9/11 health outcomes.
27:14
Episode 5: Family Legacy
FDNY Battalion Chief Brian Davan interviews his son, Firefighter Connor Davan, 4th generation FDNY and Battalion Chief Chris Ganci, whose father, FDNY Chief Pete Ganci, was killed leading the Department on 9/11.
27:17
Episode 4: Total Recall
Bill Feehan interviews Drew Kane, FDNY Counseling Unit to discuss first responder post 9/11 mental health.
27:18
Episode 3: Carrying the Weight
FDNY’s Dr. Kerry Kelly interviews FDNY World Trade Center Oncology Unit nurses, Geraldine Kelly and Laura Wilson about how the unit helps those affected by post 9/11 cancers navigate care and treatment.
25:54