A NEW ORLEANS FIREFIGHTER’S 9/11 STORY: When America was attacked, four New Orleans firefighters headed straight for Ground Zero

When terror struck on September 11th, four New Orleans firefighters didn't wait for orders; they simply packed their gear and headed straight toward Ground Zero to stand alongside their fallen brothers. Former New Orleans Fire Department District Chief Billy Shanks joins Dave to share his incredible, firsthand account of taking the ultimate leap of solidarity, revealing the haunting memories and quiet heroism he witnessed amidst the ash and devastation.

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