On September 11, 2001, Gary Box, a 35-year-old firefighter stationed in Brooklyn, vanished without leaving any trace. In 2009, eight years after the tragedy, Gary's sister, Christine, was at the Tribute Center when an employee asked if she was looking for someone. Upon hearing Gary's name, the employee showed her a photo in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, wrongly labeled with Gary's name. The photo, however, was of Brian Bilcher, another firefighter from Gary's team who lost his life. Spurred by this incident, Gary's father became resolute in his quest to find a photograph of his own son. He sifted through the National 9/11 Museum's photo collections and delved into the memorial's website, which invited people to post their own photos from 9/11. After a lengthy search of five hours one night, he retired, overwhelmed by physical and emotional exhaustion. The next morning, his wife, Helen, called him into the living room while they had breakfast. She showed him a photograph of a firefighter navigating through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Towers, dodging immobilized cars. This time, unmistakably, it depicted Gary.
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Apollo was a German Shepherd search and rescue dog who worked with the New York Police Department’s K-9 unit. Handled by Officer Peter Davis, Apollo was one of the first search and rescue dogs to arrive at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. The team arrived just 15 minutes after the collapse of the towers. The conditions were incredibly hazardous; the air was thick with smoke, dust, and dangerous chemicals, and the debris field was unstable. At one point, Apollo even fell into a pool of water created by the firefighters’ efforts, but he was unharmed and eager to continue his work. Apollo and his handler worked 18-hour days during the initial stages of the rescue operation, searching for survivors amid the rubble. The duo was also tasked with locating the remains of those who had perished in the attack, aiding in the difficult process of identification. In recognition of his bravery, Apollo received the Dickin Medal in 2002, which is often described as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Apollo passed away in 2006, but his legacy lives on as a symbol of the special bond between humans and animals, particularly in times of great need.
A 9/11 survivor whose photograph became one of the enduring images of the terrorist attacks has died aged 42, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. Marcy Borders became known as the "dust lady" after the image showed her covered from head to toe as she escaped the World Trade Centre. Photo Credit - AFP
In 2013, Maureen Kelly disappeared while camping with friends in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA. She said that she was going on a "spiritual quest" before walking into the woods naked wearing only a fanny pack containing knives, matches, and a compass. No one has seen or heard from Maureen since. Authorities do not suspect foul play in Kelly's disappearance. Due to the low temperatures it’s likely she succumbed to hypothermia. Despite this, her body has never been found.
@fasc1nate The man of the year.. Respect 🙏
@fasc1nate 😢 so many gone in just seconds. I still think about them so often😔
@fasc1nate Now they have the tunnel to towers run which is a great event that I suggest anyone to do