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DHS Remembers: 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks(31)

As we mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, DHS honors the memory of those who lost their lives by serving our mission with dedication. We remain committed to working together across every level of government to keep our Nation safe from evolving threats, both foreign and domestic.

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  • The U.S. Coast Guard Remembers September 11, 2001
    Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Pappaly
    Active and retired Coast Guardsmen share their 9/11 experiences.
    Sep 09, 2021 U.S. Coast Guard

  • U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team New York Reflects on September 11th
    Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Pappaly, USCG
    Members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team New York (91106) reflect on the 9/11 attacks and protecting the waters surrounding New York City.
    Sep 09, 2021 U.S. Coast Guard

  • 9/11 Remembrance and Survivor Tree Planting Ceremony
    Video by Andrew Salinero
    On Wednesday, September 8th, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Coast Guard Admiral Michael Day, and DHS staff members planted a seedling from the 9/11 Survivor Tree that the Department of Homeland Security received. Secretary Mayorkas was joined by…
    Sep 10, 2021 Department of Homeland Security

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Tom Von Essen
    Video by FEMA
    On the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, FEMA remembers the dedication and commitment of those who served. On Sept. 11, 2001, Tom Von Essen, the fire commissioner for New York, was one of the first people on the scene at the World Trade Center: …
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Tom Fargione
    Video by FEMA
    FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Tom Fargione was a police officer with the State of New York during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was sent to manage and coordinate response activities at ground zero, engaging with leaders at all levels of…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Stephen Sterling
    Video by FEMA
    On 9/11, FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support Operations Specialist Stephen Sterling was deployed to New York to support FBI operations. “Just like everybody in the nation, our thoughts were reeling, but maybe differently than other folks, many…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Stacie Greff
    Video by FEMA
    FEMA Region 8 External Affairs Director Stacie Greff coordinated public affairs in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “We had to really think outside of traditional media,” said Gref, noting the challenges of navigating messaging following the…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Patrick Cornbill
    Video by FEMA
    On the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, FEMA remembers the dedication and commitment of those who served. After Sept. 11, 2001, native New Yorker Patrick Cornbill was working in FEMA’s community relations program, helping to provide housing…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Michael Rieger
    Video by FEMA
    In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, ground zero was closed to the media: capturing the historical significance of the event was tasked to FEMA videographers and photographers. “Those images we shared with the teams allows those team…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: MaryAnn Tierney
    Video by FEMA
    When the first tower collapsed on September 11, 2001, MaryAnn Tierney was in the lobby of 7 World Trade Center — which housed the New York City Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center. Tierney and her team evacuated the building…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Lai Sun Yee
    Video by FEMA
    Lai Sun Yee, former NYC Office of Emergency Management employee, shares her response to watching the towers collapse and how she contributed to the response. “During that period, you saw the best in people. During terrible times, ordinary people do…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Donovan Puffer
    Video by FEMA
    On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Donovan Puffer made his way to the Emergency Support Team office (now known as the National Response Coordination Center).  “It was constant problem solving,” said Donovan, recounting that morning and his work to…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Berl Jones
    Video by FEMA
    On the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, FEMA remembers the dedication and commitment of those who served. On Sept. 14, 2001, Berl D. Jones Jr. volunteered at ground zero in New York to help with search and rescue efforts. “That day, the…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Administrator Deanne Criswell
    Video by FEMA
    On the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, FEMA remembers the dedication and commitment of those who served. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell describes the shock she felt when she heard the news on 9/11: “I was a lieutenant on the Aurora Fire…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • FEMA Remembers 9/11: Alejandro De La Campa
    Video by FEMA
    FEMA Caribbean Area Division Director Alejandro De La Campa reflects on 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 and his involvement in the response efforts. As the lead for the FEMA Public Assistance program, Alejandro supported all levels of government in…
    Sep 10, 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Aaron Andrews
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Aaron’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: William Stoppel
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch William’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.  
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Becky Brown
    Video by Ice Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Becky’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Anthony Alvarez
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Anthony’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Bryan Landers
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Bryan’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Jason Stern
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Jason’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.  
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Joshua Otey
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Joshua's personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Matthew Begay
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Matthew’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.  
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Victor Yee
    Video by Produced by the ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Victor’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career. For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason…
    Sep 10, 2021 Department of Homeland Security

  • ICE Remembers 9/11: Melody Dabrowski
    Video by ICE Office of Public Affairs
    For ICE employees, preventing another 9/11 is the reason many go to work each day. Watch Melody’s personal story to learn how the events of 9/11 impacted their life and shaped their career.  
    Sep 10, 2021 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • A Time for Courage: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of September 11
    Video by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Public Affairs
    This short video includes interviews with personnel throughout CBP talking about why they serve and the significance of the anniversary, how it influences their work at CBP.
    Sep 13, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Why We Serve: CBP Officer Hornung
    Video by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Public Affairs
    This short video incorporates testimonial content from CBP Officer Hornung reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001, and why he serves with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
    Sep 13, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Why We Serve: Senior Intelligence Research Officer Ola Nayyef
    Video by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Public Affairs
    This short video incorporates testimonial content from Ola Nayyef reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001, and why she serves with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
    Sep 13, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Tougher Together: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of September 11
    Video by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Public Affairs
    This short video incorporates imagery of CBP's legacy agencies right after the attacks, the formation of CBP, and its present day mission
    Sep 13, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • CISA Remembers
    Video by CISA External Affairs Digital Team
    On the 20th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, CISA remembers where they were and what they did that day.
    Sep 13, 2021 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

  • September 11th Remembered
    Video by Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
    Several Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) staff and one ATF employee share their first-hand Ground Zero and Pentagon accounts of 9/11.
    Sep 14, 2021 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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