The morning of September 11 I was sitting on my desk, next to my bed. When I lay in bed I could see the towers but, that morning the blinds were down because I was working on the computer.
"All Americans were deeply affected by the events of September 11, 2001. We celebrate the efforts of a nation that is not joined because of the event, but a nation that was joined before the event.
I am a self-taught artist with a passion for vivid realism. I developed an eye for detail during my twenty-six years as a Port Authority Police Officer. This is reflected in my artwork that focuses on NYC life, which I lived and worked for decades.
People (friends, family, people in the community) have asked me if I have ever had fear at a fire. I have, of course, had a little, but usually, things happen so fast, that you don't think about it.
Since the horrific events of 9/11, I had wanted to create a commemorative sculpture, but could not decide how to approach the delicate subject and honor those who sacrificed so much.
