Aftermath: 9/11 Stories of Hope & Resilience
Aftermath: 9/11 Stories of Hope & Resilience is a podcast that shares personal stories of hope and resilience in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Each episode features interviews and narratives from survivors, first responders, and others affected by the tragedy. The podcast aims to inspire listeners with tales of courage and recovery.
Episodes
Episode 15: Keeping the Faith
Bill Feehan, oldest son of FDNY First Deputy Commissioner William Feehan, interviews FDNY Chaplain Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, to discuss faith in times of tragedy and service to others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 14: The Connections That Last
Peter Haskell , veteran NYC journalist and broadcaster, interviews Frank “Cookie” McCarton, former Deputy Commissioner in several NYC agencies including Emergency Management and FDNY and Matt Higgins, former Press Secretary to NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani during 9/11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 13: The Tribute
Bill Feehan, oldest son of FDNY First Deputy Commissioner William M. Feehan, interviews his son, William Feehan, who was 6-years-old on 9/11 and whose song, Aftermath, was inspired by their family’s legacy in generational firefighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 12: The Echo of Service
Beth Feehan and Anne McCarton together interview Frank Siller, brother of Stephen Siller who famously ran back into Manhattan on 9/11, and who inspired his family and thousands of others to do service in his name through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 11: The Aftermath of Love
Dr. Kerry Kelly, Assistant Chief Medical Officer at FDNY interviews Jill Simms, surviving spouse of Captain Freddie Simms, whose dedication to Freddie’s service in the FDNY has led her to create a foundation in his honor to help caregivers and families affected by 9/11 cancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 10: The Memory We Inherit
Beth Feehan interviews Elizabeth Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on the efforts to create learning experiences around 9/11 available to the next generation and to honor those lost since 9/11 related health impacts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 9: The Response
Lynn Tierney, Former FDNY Deputy Chief of Communications interviews Former FDNY Commission Tom Von Essen to discuss the fabled day and what has happened since, looking back and forward from that day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 8: Relentless Advocacy
Anne McCarton interviews John Feal, whose tireless advocacy for legislation to support 9/11 first responders and those affected by that day, inspired others to learn how to lobby and advocate for future tragedies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 7: Lifeline Beyond the Firehouse
Beth Feehan interviews FDNY Assistant Commissioner Dominique Joseph about her work at the FDNY Family Assistance Unit (FAU) and the care provided to members and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 6: It Takes a Village
Anne McCarton interviews Erika Oelkers, surviving spouse of Firefighter Tom Oelkers, about the T.O. Foundation, created in Tom’s name, helping families affected by post 9/11 health outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 5: Family Legacy
FDNY Battalion Chief Brian Davan interviews his son, Firefighter Connor Davan, 4th generation FDNY and Battalion Chief Chris Ganci, whose father, FDNY Chief Pete Ganci, was killed leading the Department on 9/11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 4: Total Recall
Bill Feehan interviews Drew Kane, FDNY Counseling Unit to discuss first responder post 9/11 mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 3: Carrying the Weight
FDNY’s Dr. Kerry Kelly interviews FDNY World Trade Center Oncology Unit nurses, Geraldine Kelly and Laura Wilson about how the unit helps those affected by post 9/11 cancers navigate care and treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 2: The Promise
Anne McCarton interviews Michael Barasch-Barasch and McGarry Law and retired FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles about the decades-long fight to support survivors and families still living with the aftermath of 9/11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1: The Health Legacy of 9/11
Beth Feehan interviews Dr. David Prezant-FDNY Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Kerry Kelly-former FDNY Chief Medical Officer discussing the lasting health impacts of 9/11 and the ongoing care of first responders and survivors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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