Memorializing the Tragedy of 9/11

As the anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches, Joseph Pfeiffer, former FDNY chief and author of the memoir 'Ordinary Heroes,' reflects on the significance of remembering the tragedy. He emphasizes the bravery of the first responders who risked their lives to save others, highlighting the personal choices they made to run into danger. Pfeiffer believes it is important for young people to learn about and experience the events of 9/11 through documentaries and museum visits, as it allows them to understand the extraordinary circumstances faced by the ordinary heroes of that day.