• Bill was one of thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center to help on 9/11. What is the job of a first responder?
• John D’Allara was an NYPD police officer who Bill met on the morning of 9/11. How did Bill and John work together to help people that day?
• On 9/11, 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed responding to the World Trade Center, including 11 members of Bill’s company. What could you do in your school or with your family to honor first responders and show thanks for their brave actions?

• How did Bill hear about the attacks at the World Trade Center? Describe the steps he took in his response.
• How did Bill’s actions on 9/11 demonstrate heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
• Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember 9/11? How can you honor the victims of the attacks?

• What moments in Bill’s story demonstrated heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
• How does Bill’s story highlight the unique challenges faced by first responders on 9/11?
• Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember the 9/11 attacks 20 years later? What role does commemoration play in ensuring we “never forget?”

• Bill was one of thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center to help on 9/11. What is the job of a first responder?
• John D’Allara was an NYPD police officer who Bill met on the morning of 9/11. How did Bill and John work together to help people that day?
• On 9/11, 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed responding to the World Trade Center, including 11 members of Bill’s company. What could you do in your school or with your family to honor first responders and show thanks for their brave actions?

• How did Bill hear about the attacks at the World Trade Center? Describe the steps he took in his response.
• How did Bill’s actions on 9/11 demonstrate heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
• Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember 9/11? How can you honor the victims of the attacks?

• What moments in Bill’s story demonstrated heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
• How does Bill’s story highlight the unique challenges faced by first responders on 9/11?
• Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember the 9/11 attacks 20 years later? What role does commemoration play in ensuring we “never forget?”

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• How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
• What impact did that have on him? How does Will describe conditions during the time he and Sergeant McLoughlin spent buried in the rubble of the Twin Towers?
• Will says, “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” How does Will’s story reinforce this idea?

• How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
• Describe the conditions Will and Sergeant McLoughlin faced during the time they spent buried underneath the rubble of the Twin Towers.
• Based on his experiences, Will says “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” What do you think the enduring legacy of 9/11 is for your generation?

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• How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
• What impact did that have on him? How does Will describe conditions during the time he and Sergeant McLoughlin spent buried in the rubble of the Twin Towers?
• Will says, “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” How does Will’s story reinforce this idea?

• How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
• Describe the conditions Will and Sergeant McLoughlin faced during the time they spent buried underneath the rubble of the Twin Towers.
• Based on his experiences, Will says “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” What do you think the enduring legacy of 9/11 is for your generation?

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• How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
• What impact did that have on him? How does Will describe conditions during the time he and Sergeant McLoughlin spent buried in the rubble of the Twin Towers?
• Will says, “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” How does Will’s story reinforce this idea?

• How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
• Describe the conditions Will and Sergeant McLoughlin faced during the time they spent buried underneath the rubble of the Twin Towers.
• Based on his experiences, Will says “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” What do you think the enduring legacy of 9/11 is for your generation?

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As you listen to Sonia’s story, think about the following questions:

• How was Sonia’s family life affected by 9/11?
• Sonia became a recovery worker after the attacks. How does she describe conditions at the World Trade Center site during the rescue, recovery, and clean-up?
• Sonia says, “9/11 didn’t end at midnight or a year later... 9/11 still goes on.” How does Sonia’s story show how 9/11 still impacts the world today?

As you listen to Sonia’s story, consider the following questions:

• How was Sonia’s family life affected by 9/11?
• Sonia became a recovery worker after the attacks. How does she describe conditions at the World Trade Center site and the mental health issues experienced by workers?
• Sonia says, “9/11 didn’t end at midnight or a year later... 9/11 still goes on.” What does she mean? How does Sonia’s story bring awareness to the ongoing repercussions of 9/11?

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As you listen to Wesley’s story, think about the following questions:

• How did Wesley’s decision-making skills help him survive the attacks?
• What actions did Wesley take that showed courage or heroism?
• Wesley had the “great honor, on the first anniversary of 9/11, to read some of the names at Ground Zero.” What did the experience mean to him? How can you honor the anniversary today?

As you listen to Wesley’s story, consider the following questions:

• How did Wesley’s decisive actions help him survive the attacks?
• After the impact of the second plane into the South Tower, Wesley says, “Now I’m the person that everyone looks to, to tell them what’s going on.” Why did his role, as an FBI agent, change in this moment?
• What moments in Wesley’s story demonstrated courage or heroism?
• Wesley had the “great honor, on the first anniversary of 9/11, to read some of the names at Ground Zero.” What did the experience mean to him? Why is communal commemoration of the attacks still important today?

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As you listen to Wesley’s story, think about the following questions:

• How did Wesley’s decision-making skills help him survive the attacks?
• What actions did Wesley take that showed courage or heroism?
• Wesley had the “great honor, on the first anniversary of 9/11, to read some of the names at Ground Zero.” What did the experience mean to him? How can you honor the anniversary today?

As you listen to Wesley’s story, consider the following questions:

• How did Wesley’s decisive actions help him survive the attacks?
• After the impact of the second plane into the South Tower, Wesley says, “Now I’m the person that everyone looks to, to tell them what’s going on.” Why did his role, as an FBI agent, change in this moment?
• What moments in Wesley’s story demonstrated courage or heroism?
• Wesley had the “great honor, on the first anniversary of 9/11, to read some of the names at Ground Zero.” What did the experience mean to him? Why is communal commemoration of the attacks still important today?

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As you listen to Sonia’s story, think about the following questions:

• How was Sonia’s family life affected by 9/11?
• Sonia became a recovery worker after the attacks. How does she describe conditions at the World Trade Center site during the rescue, recovery, and clean-up?
• Sonia says, “9/11 didn’t end at midnight or a year later... 9/11 still goes on.” How does Sonia’s story show how 9/11 still impacts the world today?

As you listen to Sonia’s story, consider the following questions:

• How was Sonia’s family life affected by 9/11?
• Sonia became a recovery worker after the attacks. How does she describe conditions at the World Trade Center site and the mental health issues experienced by workers?
• Sonia says, “9/11 didn’t end at midnight or a year later... 9/11 still goes on.” What does she mean? How does Sonia’s story bring awareness to the ongoing repercussions of 9/11?

This story may not be appropriate for elementary learners. Please pre-screen and use at your discretion.

As you listen to Wesley’s story, think about the following questions:

• How did Wesley’s decision-making skills help him survive the attacks?
• What actions did Wesley take that showed courage or heroism?
• Wesley had the “great honor, on the first anniversary of 9/11, to read some of the names at Ground Zero.” What did the experience mean to him? How can you honor the anniversary today?

As you listen to Wesley’s story, consider the following questions:

• How did Wesley’s decisive actions help him survive the attacks?
• After the impact of the second plane into the South Tower, Wesley says, “Now I’m the person that everyone looks to, to tell them what’s going on.” Why did his role, as an FBI agent, change in this moment?
• What moments in Wesley’s story demonstrated courage or heroism?
• Wesley had the “great honor, on the first anniversary of 9/11, to read some of the names at Ground Zero.” What did the experience mean to him? Why is communal commemoration of the attacks still important today?