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"20" is an oral history podcast presenting 20 stories on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th. "20" was produced to help future generations better remember and form a deeper emotional connection to a tragic, yet unifying moment in American history. Many young adults were too young to know 9/11 other than through the limited time and space of a textbook or an annual memorial. "20" is for them so that they will never forget the 2,977 men, women, and children lost on that day to terrorists attacking our country.
"20" is brought to you by the San Diego Military Advisory Council, DS Studio, and Cloudcast Media, with funding generously provided by Asymmetrical Evolution and SEALpreneurship.
Never Forget. 20 Stories, 20th Anniversary.
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Story 21 | Catherine Intoci | A Sobering Start To A Successful Period Of Sobriety
Listen to our bonus episode, our way of not ending at 20 episodes on the 20th Anniversary.
In this episode, Catherine Intoci, a mother of two living in Commack, LI, just 30 miles east of the Towers, tell her 9/11 story. And a beautiful story it is. During a time of great stress, Cat was eight days sober when the attacks happened. For many, sobriety sadly ended with the emotional stress of the attacks and the aftermath. But Cat found the strength to power through and maintains her sobriety to this day. God bless, Cat.
Her advice to future generations: make our presence in the world look more stable than it appears today -
Story 20 | Dr. Ken Druck | Helping Families Find Purpose And Higher Ground From The Depths Of The Pile At Ground Zero
In this final episode, nationally renowned expert at finding purpose through grief, Dr. Ken Druck talks about the life changing events of his life that led to his ability to help 9/11 families seek higher ground and write new chapters. Listen to how a phone call from a NY area Mayor took him from Del Mar to working the pit at Ground Zero, shoulder to shoulder with the families and how he has continued to serve them for 20 years.
His advice for all: listen well and build bridges of understanding
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Story 19 | Rich Miller & Ryan Weaver | Friendship, Music and The First Flag Goes Up At Ground Zero
In this incredible episode, Ryan Weaver, veteran, Gold Star family member and country musician who created the song "Never Forgotten" is joined by Rich Miller, a member of the NYPD ESU unit. You can feel the friendship, the emotion and the story of the first flag raised by Rich Miller at Ground Zero, a flag he borrowed from nearby Stuyvesant High School.
Never Forget. God Bless America. -
Story 18 | Samuel Davis III, Department of Justice | The View From A Federal Prison
Samuel Davis III, working for the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons shares the atmosphere and the interactions with the prisoners during 9/11.
His advice to future generations: live a life of devotion, dedication and integrity -
Story 17 | Ruben Navarrette | Freedom's Price Is Sacrifice, Patience and Endurance
A master communicator who has become the #1 syndicated Latino journalist in America, Ruben Navarrette shares his morning in Dallas during the attacks while working for the Dallas Morning News and the challenges of getting the emotional tone right on paper while fueled with anger. Ruben shares some incredible stories about Flight 93 - recently shared with his daughters - and the heroism all around.
His advice for future generations: understand the trade-off between sacrifice and convenience and realize that just because we're not at war with someone doesn't mean they are not at war with us.
Never Forget. God Bless America. -
Story 16 | Gary Denham. SEAL Team Six | Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Unity
Gary Denham, a 20 year SEAL, with 10+ years with DEVGRU (SEAL Team Six) discusses having just left his team to join a detachment in Virginia Beach, allowing him to train SEALs in armed and unarmed hand-to-hand combat and become a full time father. Then, 9/11 happened and Gary discusses the feelings he experienced knowing the men he's training are going to war, while he is injured and unable to deploy. You can feel the mental anguish in Gary's words.
His advice to future generations: don't fall for the divisive flames being fanned