Tag Archives: On serving at Ground Zero

Memories of a 9/11 Responder – Ground Zero Remembered


Today is the 15th Anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. I served at Ground Zero with The Salvation Army for several weeks in the immediate aftermath, arriving in New York City on September 14th. … Continue reading

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Rescue Dogs – On Firefighters and Social Workers


“Disaster Strikes. Almost before the dust settles, the dog and handler teams are there, searching for victims alive and dead. With a sense of smell far more powerful than man’s and an ability to probe nooks and crannies that humans … Continue reading

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