A Veteran’s Close Call on 911 | Jacksonville News

Chris Miller, a Jacksonville City Council member and Army veteran, narrowly escaped the 9/11 attacks when a NATO class in Europe diverted him from his Pentagon office—just moments before American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the building where his workplace was located. Thirty of his colleagues, including his office mate, perished in the strike that killed 125 inside the Pentagon and all 59 aboard the plane. For years, Miller avoided commemorating the anniversary, but now he embraces sharing his story to help others process the trauma and ensure history isn’t forgotten. As a retired colonel, he urges schools to teach 9/11’s lessons and calls for national vigilance, acknowledging missed warning signs. His testimony is a poignant reminder of human loss and the enduring need for remembrance and preparedness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32c8df34aba3ac91