506 | Niels Jorgensen | Retired FDNY | 9/11

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The memory of September 11, 2001 must never fade. We owe it to future generations to preserve the truth of that day - unfiltered and uncensored. They need to know about the brave protectors who, without hesitation, ran towards danger. These heroes - firefighters, police officers, and ordinary citizens - embodied the very best of humanity; true protectors.

But our duty to remember goes beyond that fateful day. Even now, over two decades later, many first responders continue to fight a silent, insidious battle against cancers and other illnesses stemming from their service. Their sacrifice didn't end when the dust settled; for many, it was just beginning.

About Niels: Niels Jorgensen, a retired FDNY Lieutenant from Ladder Company 80, was inspired by his firefighter father to join the department. On 9/11, though off-duty, he responded to the World Trade Center attacks, assisting in rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero for four days.

Years later, Jorgensen developed health issues, eventually being diagnosed with a rare leukemia likely caused by exposure to toxic air at Ground Zero.

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1. 506 | Niels Jorgensen | Retired FDNY | 9/11 (00:00:00)

2. The Impact of September 11 (00:00:15)

3. Supporting Mental Health for First Responders (00:08:12)

4. Emergency Services (00:15:50)

5. Rural America (00:25:27)

6. Remembering September 11 (00:30:47)

7. Remembering Fallen Heroes (00:45:34)

8. Finding Strength in Cancer Battle (00:58:31)

9. Finding Strength in Faith and Tragedy (01:05:13)

10. Discovering Kindness in Society Today (01:19:20)

11. Garden of Remembrance in Ireland (01:23:27)

12. The Power of Human Connection (01:30:23)