On September 11, Gerard Grant, 41, an 11-year veteran court officer at 60 Center Street was assigned to the officers' academy on William Street, a block-and-a-half away from the World Trade Center. Sitting in a room waiting for re-certification at 8:45, Grant thought the air-conditioning had kicked in on the unusually hot September morning. The building shook around him. … [Read more...] about Gerry Grant: Court Officer
Brian Gallagher:
Chief Executive of
United Way of America
In November 2001, Brian Gallagher became the new president and CEO of United Way of America, the charity that organized the celebrity telethon which raised over $266 million for the victims of September 11.
United Way of America is the national headquarters for the local United Way groups that make a positive impact on every community across America. Before his appointment, … [Read more...] about Brian Gallagher:
Chief Executive of
United Way of America
Michael Rice:
Prudential Securities
Michael Rice is Executive Director for the Private Client Group at Prudential Securities, located at One Seaport Plaza, six blocks east of the World Trade Center.
Though he emphasizes that the efforts of others in his company were just as important, Rice played a significant part in Prudential's evacuation and rescue efforts on the day. Prudential also had personnel in One New … [Read more...] about Michael Rice:
Prudential Securities
Paddy Moloney: Playing a Song of Hope
Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains, Ireland's Grammy Award-winning musical ambassadors, came to New York in the weeks following September 11, to play at the memorial service for Matthew O' Mahony, a merchant banker for Cantor Fitzgerald. "He never missed any of our concerts," said Paddy. Matthew's wife Lauren, who had met the band through her work with Island Records, asked them … [Read more...] about Paddy Moloney: Playing a Song of Hope
The Chief’s Last Stand
Chief Ray Downey, one of the most respected firefighters of all, will be remembered for his courage, passion and commitment. Firefighter Chuck Downey stands on First Avenue in Manhattan and nods his head to the south and west, in the general direction of what used to be the World Trade Center. The silent gesture is instantly understood, a bit of body language that since … [Read more...] about The Chief’s Last Stand