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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?

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

• Chief Pfeifer was one of the thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center on 9/11 to help. What is the job of a first responder? Who are first responders in your own community?
• How did Chief Pfeifer and his brother, Kevin, help people on 9/11?
• A total of 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed on 9/11. What could you do in your school or with your family to honor those first responders and their brave actions on 9/11?

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

• Chief Pfeifer was one of the thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center on 9/11 to help. What is the job of a first responder? What was their role on 9/11?
• What did Chief Pfeifer say was his primary job on 9/11? What were some of the ordinary actions that first responders like Chief Pfeifer and his brother, Kevin, took that day to help others evacuate?
• What lessons were learned after 9/11 by the FDNY according to Chief Pfeifer? How have these lessons helped the FDNY in the years since 9/11?

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

• What did Chief Pfeifer say was his primary job on 9/11? What were some of the ordinary actions that first responders like Chief Pfeifer and his brother, Kevin, took that day to help others evacuate?
• What moments in Chief Pfeifer’s story demonstrate courage or heroism?
• How does Chief Pfeifer’s story help you better understand the unique challenges that first responders faced on and after 9/11?
• How did 9/11 change the way the FDNY would respond to future emergencies? How does this change in response help demonstrate the enduring impacts of the 9/11 attacks?

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

• Chief Pfeifer was one of the thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center on 9/11 to help. What is the job of a first responder? Who are first responders in your own community?
• How did Chief Pfeifer and his brother, Kevin, help people on 9/11?
• A total of 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed on 9/11. What could you do in your school or with your family to honor those first responders and their brave actions on 9/11?

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

• Chief Pfeifer was one of the thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center on 9/11 to help. What is the job of a first responder? What was their role on 9/11?
• What did Chief Pfeifer say was his primary job on 9/11? What were some of the ordinary actions that first responders like Chief Pfeifer and his brother, Kevin, took that day to help others evacuate?
• What lessons were learned after 9/11 by the FDNY according to Chief Pfeifer? How have these lessons helped the FDNY in the years since 9/11?

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

• What did Chief Pfeifer say was his primary job on 9/11? What were some of the ordinary actions that first responders like Chief Pfeifer and his brother, Kevin, took that day to help others evacuate?
• What moments in Chief Pfeifer’s story demonstrate courage or heroism?
• How does Chief Pfeifer’s story help you better understand the unique challenges that first responders faced on and after 9/11?
• How did 9/11 change the way the FDNY would respond to future emergencies? How does this change in response help demonstrate the enduring impacts of the 9/11 attacks?

• 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?”

As you listen to Jeff and Frank’s story, think about the following questions:

• Where was Frank on the morning of 9/11?
• Jeff was one of the thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center on 9/11 to help. What is the job of a first responder? How did Jeff help Frank on that day?
• Frank said that Jeff was his hero on that day. Who are heroes in your life or community? How do they go out of their way to help others?

As you listen to Jeff and Frank’s story, think about the following questions:

• What actions did Jeff take that day that showed courage or heroism? How were his actions honored after 9/11?
• How did Jeff and Frank reconnect after 9/11?
• Frank described Jeff as his hero and said that he never “realized what a sacrifice these men make, and women, every single day.” Who would you consider a hero in your own life or community? What sacrifices do they make to help others?

As you listen to Jeff and Frank’s story, consider the following questions:

• Describe Frank and Jeff’s evacuation from the Marriot Hotel and the challenges they faced.
• How does Frank and Jeff’s story help you to better understand the unique challenges that first responders faced on 9/11?
• How did Frank’s experiences on 9/11 shift or broaden his perception of the work done by first responders?

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

• What was Scott’s main responsibility when he came to the World Trade Center on 9/11?
• How does Scott describe the conditions of the World Trade Center in the hours after the towers collapsed?
• What obstacles did Scott face while rescuing Will Jimeno, and how did he overcome them? Can you think of a time in your own life where you were faced with an obstacle and had to overcome it?

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

• Describe the process Scott had to go through to rescue Will Jimeno. What are some of the unique challenges first responders like Scott faced even after the towers collapsed?
• How does Scott’s story help you better understand the scale of the disaster on 9/11 and its impact on first responders?
• Can you think of a time in your own life where you were faced with an obstacle and had to overcome it?

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

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

• What was Scott’s main responsibility when he came to the World Trade Center on 9/11?
• How does Scott describe the conditions of the World Trade Center in the hours after the towers collapsed?
• What obstacles did Scott face while rescuing Will Jimeno, and how did he overcome them? Can you think of a time in your own life where you were faced with an obstacle and had to overcome it?

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

• Describe the process Scott had to go through to rescue Will Jimeno. What are some of the unique challenges first responders like Scott faced even after the towers collapsed?
• How does Scott’s story help you better understand the scale of the disaster on 9/11 and its impact on first responders?
• Can you think of a time in your own life where you were faced with an obstacle and had to overcome it?