Patrick McGee Jr. (ASL)

Patrick McGee Jr.

  • First Responder, Next Generation
  • ASL

New PAPD officer Pat McGee wears Shield Number 1117, the same one now-retired Officer Will Jimeno wore on 9/11 when Pat's father, Paddy, responded to Ground Zero and ultimately rescued him from the rubble. 

2023 Webinar Video - Patrick McGee Jr. (ASL)

Patrick McGee Jr ASL

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s morning. When did he realize something was wrong?
  • Patrick Sr. wasn't on duty that morning. Why did he go to the World Trade Center?
  • How did Patrick Sr.’s story demonstrate the importance of teamwork?
  • What kind of job did Patrick Jr. take on when he became an adult? How does he say the attacks affected him, even though he wasn’t there?
  • What can you do to honor and remember the events of 9/11 even though they happened before you were born?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s role in the Emergency Services Unit – what kinds of operations do they perform?
  • How long did Patrick Sr. think he would be working on the site? What kind of forethought did he display?
  • Describe the conditions you heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How did Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks change as he became an adult? How did learning about the severity of the attacks inspire him?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the ways the impact of an event continues to change over time?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • When did Patrick Sr. realize that this was a deliberate attack? What did he think the implications would be?
  • How did Patrick Sr. display forethought and dedication to his job as he prepared to go to the World Trade Center?
  • Describe the conditions you saw and heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How does Patrick Sr. see 9/11 affecting people today?
  • Describe the evolution of Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks from childhood to adulthood. How did he choose to honor his father’s and Will Jimeno’s connection?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the changing and enduring impact of an event over time?

Additional Resources

To learn more about Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., visit the MEMOblog. To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Patrick McGee Jr. (Spanish Subtitles)

Patrick McGee Jr.

  • First Responder, Next Generation
  • Spanish Subtitles

New PAPD officer Pat McGee wears Shield Number 1117, the same one now-retired Officer Will Jimeno wore on 9/11 when Pat's father, Paddy, responded to Ground Zero and ultimately rescued him from the rubble. 

2023 Webinar Video - Patrick McGee Jr. (Spanish Subtitles)

Patrick McGee Jr SP

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s morning. When did he realize something was wrong?
  • Patrick Sr. wasn't on duty that morning. Why did he go to the World Trade Center?
  • How did Patrick Sr.’s story demonstrate the importance of teamwork?
  • What kind of job did Patrick Jr. take on when he became an adult? How does he say the attacks affected him, even though he wasn’t there?
  • What can you do to honor and remember the events of 9/11 even though they happened before you were born?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s role in the Emergency Services Unit – what kinds of operations do they perform?
  • How long did Patrick Sr. think he would be working on the site? What kind of forethought did he display?
  • Describe the conditions you heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How did Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks change as he became an adult? How did learning about the severity of the attacks inspire him?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the ways the impact of an event continues to change over time?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • When did Patrick Sr. realize that this was a deliberate attack? What did he think the implications would be?
  • How did Patrick Sr. display forethought and dedication to his job as he prepared to go to the World Trade Center?
  • Describe the conditions you saw and heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How does Patrick Sr. see 9/11 affecting people today?
  • Describe the evolution of Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks from childhood to adulthood. How did he choose to honor his father’s and Will Jimeno’s connection?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the changing and enduring impact of an event over time?

Additional Resources

To learn more about Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., visit the MEMOblog. To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Patrick McGee Jr. (Audio Description)

Patrick McGee Jr.

  • First Responder, Next Generation
  • Audio Description

New PAPD officer Pat McGee wears Shield Number 1117, the same one now-retired Officer Will Jimeno wore on 9/11 when Pat's father, Paddy, responded to Ground Zero and ultimately rescued him from the rubble. 

2023 Webinar Video - Patrick McGee Jr. (Audio Description)

Patrick McGee Jr AD

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s morning. When did he realize something was wrong?
  • Patrick Sr. wasn't on duty that morning. Why did he go to the World Trade Center?
  • How did Patrick Sr.’s story demonstrate the importance of teamwork?
  • What kind of job did Patrick Jr. take on when he became an adult? How does he say the attacks affected him, even though he wasn’t there?
  • What can you do to honor and remember the events of 9/11 even though they happened before you were born?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s role in the Emergency Services Unit – what kinds of operations do they perform?
  • How long did Patrick Sr. think he would be working on the site? What kind of forethought did he display?
  • Describe the conditions you heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How did Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks change as he became an adult? How did learning about the severity of the attacks inspire him?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the ways the impact of an event continues to change over time?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • When did Patrick Sr. realize that this was a deliberate attack? What did he think the implications would be?
  • How did Patrick Sr. display forethought and dedication to his job as he prepared to go to the World Trade Center?
  • Describe the conditions you saw and heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How does Patrick Sr. see 9/11 affecting people today?
  • Describe the evolution of Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks from childhood to adulthood. How did he choose to honor his father’s and Will Jimeno’s connection?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the changing and enduring impact of an event over time?

Additional Resources

To learn more about Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., visit the MEMOblog. To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Patrick McGee Sr. (Audio Description)

Patrick McGee Sr.

  • First Responder
  • Audio Description

NYPD officer assigned to Emergency Service Squad 1, who was off duty but raced to help on 9/11, ultimately rescuing trapped PAPD officer Will Jimeno and Sargent John McLoughlin. His son Patrick McGee Jr. is now a PAPD officer and wears Jimeno's badge number.

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Patrick McGee Sr. (Audio Description)

Patrick McGee Sr AD

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s morning. When did he realize something was wrong?
  • Patrick Sr. wasn't on duty that morning. Why did he go to the World Trade Center?
  • How did Patrick Sr.’s story demonstrate the importance of teamwork?
  • What kind of job did Patrick Jr. take on when he became an adult? How does he say the attacks affected him, even though he wasn’t there?
  • What can you do to honor and remember the events of 9/11 even though they happened before you were born?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s role in the Emergency Services Unit – what kinds of operations do they perform?
  • How long did Patrick Sr. think he would be working on the site? What kind of forethought did he display?
  • Describe the conditions you heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How did Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks change as he became an adult? How did learning about the severity of the attacks inspire him?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the ways the impact of an event continues to change over time?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • When did Patrick Sr. realize that this was a deliberate attack? What did he think the implications would be?
  • How did Patrick Sr. display forethought and dedication to his job as he prepared to go to the World Trade Center?
  • Describe the conditions you saw and heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How does Patrick Sr. see 9/11 affecting people today?
  • Describe the evolution of Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks from childhood to adulthood. How did he choose to honor his father’s and Will Jimeno’s connection?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the changing and enduring impact of an event over time?

Additional Resources

To learn more about Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., visit the MEMOblog. To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Patrick McGee Sr. (Spanish Subtitles)

Patrick McGee Sr.

  • First Responder
  • Spanish Subtitles

NYPD officer assigned to Emergency Service Squad 1, who was off duty but raced to help on 9/11, ultimately rescuing trapped PAPD officer Will Jimeno and Sargent John McLoughlin. His son Patrick McGee Jr. is now a PAPD officer and wears Jimeno's badge number.

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Patrick McGee Sr. (Spanish Subtitles)

Patrick McGee Sr SP

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s morning. When did he realize something was wrong?
  • Patrick Sr. wasn't on duty that morning. Why did he go to the World Trade Center?
  • How did Patrick Sr.’s story demonstrate the importance of teamwork?
  • What kind of job did Patrick Jr. take on when he became an adult? How does he say the attacks affected him, even though he wasn’t there?
  • What can you do to honor and remember the events of 9/11 even though they happened before you were born?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s role in the Emergency Services Unit – what kinds of operations do they perform?
  • How long did Patrick Sr. think he would be working on the site? What kind of forethought did he display?
  • Describe the conditions you heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How did Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks change as he became an adult? How did learning about the severity of the attacks inspire him?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the ways the impact of an event continues to change over time?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • When did Patrick Sr. realize that this was a deliberate attack? What did he think the implications would be?
  • How did Patrick Sr. display forethought and dedication to his job as he prepared to go to the World Trade Center?
  • Describe the conditions you saw and heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How does Patrick Sr. see 9/11 affecting people today?
  • Describe the evolution of Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks from childhood to adulthood. How did he choose to honor his father’s and Will Jimeno’s connection?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the changing and enduring impact of an event over time?

Additional Resources

To learn more about Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., visit the MEMOblog. To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Patrick McGee Sr. (ASL)

Patrick McGee Sr.

  • First Responder
  • ASL

NYPD officer assigned to Emergency Service Squad 1, who was off duty but raced to help on 9/11, ultimately rescuing trapped PAPD officer Will Jimeno and Sargent John McLoughlin. His son Patrick McGee Jr. is now a PAPD officer and wears Jimeno's badge number.

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Patrick McGee Sr. (ASL)

Patrick McGee Sr ASL

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s morning. When did he realize something was wrong?
  • Patrick Sr. wasn't on duty that morning. Why did he go to the World Trade Center?
  • How did Patrick Sr.’s story demonstrate the importance of teamwork?
  • What kind of job did Patrick Jr. take on when he became an adult? How does he say the attacks affected him, even though he wasn’t there?
  • What can you do to honor and remember the events of 9/11 even though they happened before you were born?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • Describe Patrick Sr.’s role in the Emergency Services Unit – what kinds of operations do they perform?
  • How long did Patrick Sr. think he would be working on the site? What kind of forethought did he display?
  • Describe the conditions you heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How did Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks change as he became an adult? How did learning about the severity of the attacks inspire him?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the ways the impact of an event continues to change over time?

As you listen to Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., consider the following questions:

  • When did Patrick Sr. realize that this was a deliberate attack? What did he think the implications would be?
  • How did Patrick Sr. display forethought and dedication to his job as he prepared to go to the World Trade Center?
  • Describe the conditions you saw and heard Patrick Sr. talk about as he attempted to help Sgt. McLoughlin. What unique challenges did rescuers face?
  • How does Patrick Sr. see 9/11 affecting people today?
  • Describe the evolution of Patrick Jr’s awareness of the attacks from childhood to adulthood. How did he choose to honor his father’s and Will Jimeno’s connection?
  • How does Patrick Jr.’s story demonstrate the changing and enduring impact of an event over time?

To learn more about Patrick Sr. and Patrick Jr., visit the MEMOblog. To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost (ASL)

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • ASL

Dr. Kerry Kelly is the FDNY's Chief Medical Officer on 9/11, who set up a medical triage center that day and worked tirelessly to ensure adequate protection for rescue and recovery workers and address consequences of their exposure to toxins. Daniel Jost is the husband of Dr. Kelly, and a Staten Island school teacher on 9/11 with many students whose parents were first responders. 

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost (ASL)

Daniel Jost Kerry Kelly ASL

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Describe the start of the day for Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost. How did they react to the news about the Twin Towers?
  • How did being able to talk to each other impact Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s day?
  • How did Dr. Kelly’s job change after the attacks? Why didn’t Dr. Kelly go home that day? 
  • How did the fire department remember those who had been killed? What can you do in your own community to help remember and honor those who were killed on 9/11?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • What responsibilities did Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost have at the start of the morning? How did their responsibilities change after the attacks started?
  • How did communication (or lack thereof) change the way Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost experienced 9/11?
  • What kind of care did firefighters need after the attacks? How did Dr. Kelly help them get this care? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed? What meaning does this have? How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Compare and contrast Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s initial response to the attacks. How did their concerns vary?
  • What impact did communication (or lack thereof) have on the Kelly-Jost family? 
  • What impacts did 9/11 have on the health of firefighters? How did Dr. Kelly advocate for and assist these firefighters? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed?  How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

Additional Resources

Hear even more from Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost on the MEMO blog. For additional first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost (Spanish Subtitles)

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • Spanish Subtitles

Dr. Kerry Kelly is the FDNY's Chief Medical Officer on 9/11, who set up a medical triage center that day and worked tirelessly to ensure adequate protection for rescue and recovery workers and address consequences of their exposure to toxins. Daniel Jost is the husband of Dr. Kelly, and a Staten Island school teacher on 9/11 with many students whose parents were first responders. 

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost (Spanish Subtitles)

Daniel Jost Kerry Kelly SP

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Describe the start of the day for Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost. How did they react to the news about the Twin Towers?
  • How did being able to talk to each other impact Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s day?
  • How did Dr. Kelly’s job change after the attacks? Why didn’t Dr. Kelly go home that day? 
  • How did the fire department remember those who had been killed? What can you do in your own community to help remember and honor those who were killed on 9/11?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • What responsibilities did Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost have at the start of the morning? How did their responsibilities change after the attacks started?
  • How did communication (or lack thereof) change the way Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost experienced 9/11?
  • What kind of care did firefighters need after the attacks? How did Dr. Kelly help them get this care? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed? What meaning does this have? How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Compare and contrast Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s initial response to the attacks. How did their concerns vary?
  • What impact did communication (or lack thereof) have on the Kelly-Jost family? 
  • What impacts did 9/11 have on the health of firefighters? How did Dr. Kelly advocate for and assist these firefighters? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed?  How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

Additional Resources

Hear even more from Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost on the MEMO blog. For additional first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost (Audio Description)

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • Audio Description

Dr. Kerry Kelly was the FDNY's Chief Medical Officer on 9/11. She set up a medical triage center that day and worked tirelessly to ensure adequate protection for rescue and recovery workers and then to address consequences of their exposure to toxins. Daniel Jost is her husband, a Staten Island school teacher on 9/11 with many students whose parents were first responders.

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost (Audio Description)

Daniel Jost Kerry Kelly AD

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Describe the start of the day for Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost. How did they react to the news about the Twin Towers?
  • How did being able to talk to each other impact Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s day?
  • How did Dr. Kelly’s job change after the attacks? Why didn’t Dr. Kelly go home that day? 
  • How did the fire department remember those who had been killed? What can you do in your own community to help remember and honor those who were killed on 9/11?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • What responsibilities did Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost have at the start of the morning? How did their responsibilities change after the attacks started?
  • How did communication (or lack thereof) change the way Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost experienced 9/11?
  • What kind of care did firefighters need after the attacks? How did Dr. Kelly help them get this care? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed? What meaning does this have? How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Compare and contrast Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s initial response to the attacks. How did their concerns vary?
  • What impact did communication (or lack thereof) have on the Kelly-Jost family? 
  • What impacts did 9/11 have on the health of firefighters? How did Dr. Kelly advocate for and assist these firefighters? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed?  How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

Additional Resources

Hear even more from Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost on the MEMO blog. For additional first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost

Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • Captioned

Dr. Kerry Kelly was the FDNY's Chief Medical Officer on 9/11. She set up a medical triage center that day and worked tirelessly to ensure adequate protection for rescue and recovery workers and then to address consequences of their exposure to toxins. Daniel Jost is her husband, a Staten Island school teacher on 9/11 with many students whose parents were first responders. 

2023 Digital Learning Experience Video - Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost

Daniel Jost Kerry Kelly ENG

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our 2024 program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Describe the start of the day for Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost. How did they react to the news about the Twin Towers?
  • How did being able to talk to each other impact Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s day?
  • How did Dr. Kelly’s job change after the attacks? Why didn’t Dr. Kelly go home that day? 
  • How did the fire department remember those who had been killed? What can you do in your own community to help remember and honor those who were killed on 9/11?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • What responsibilities did Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost have at the start of the morning? How did their responsibilities change after the attacks started?
  • How did communication (or lack thereof) change the way Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost experienced 9/11?
  • What kind of care did firefighters need after the attacks? How did Dr. Kelly help them get this care? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed? What meaning does this have? How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

As you listen to Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost, consider the following questions:

  • Compare and contrast Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jost’s initial response to the attacks. How did their concerns vary?
  • What impact did communication (or lack thereof) have on the Kelly-Jost family? 
  • What impacts did 9/11 have on the health of firefighters? How did Dr. Kelly advocate for and assist these firefighters? 
  • How has the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) memorialized the firefighters who were killed?  How can memorialization help communities process tragic events?

Additional Resources

Hear even more from Dr. Kerry Kelly and Daniel Jost on the MEMO blog. For additional first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.

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