9.11
Security Memorial
The
Overlooked Heros
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Greetings!
On
September 11, 2001 our world in the United States changed. On its
anniversary we take the time to remember all those that died on
that day. Mothers, daughters, fathers, sons, brothers and sisters
who are no longer with us. We also give thanks to all of the
Police, Fire Fighters and Emergency Responders that gave the
ultimate sacrifice to save others on that horrible
day.
There
is one group though that has not received the thanks even though
they were truly the first "on the scene". The Security personnel
in the building would have received the first call. They would
have been dispatched to the event to start the evacuation and
evaluate the problem. They would have helped direct and lead the
Fire Fighters and Emergency Responders to the fire. They stayed to
assist the hurt, scared and panicked employees to get out of the
buildings and to safety.
Over
5 separate security companies had staff in the World Trade Center
buildings, and many of the companies had their own internal
Security staff. I have found the names of 22 men who were employed
in the security field that gave their lives on that day along side
the Police, Fire Fighters and Emergency Responders. The last time
that many of them were seen, they were standing in stairwells or
exits directing people to safety. Safety that they themselves
would not reach.
Please remember today as you go about your lives to not only be
thankful for those Fire, Police and Emergency Responders, but also
for those who really do blend into the framework of the office
buildings. Our Security Officer.
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