Above Ground Zero: A Pilot's Memory | Burlington News

On September 11th, 25 years ago, a Vermont farmer felt an eerie rumble—then saw the chaos unfold on TV. That rumble? It was the Green Mountain Boys, Vermont’s Air National Guard, scrambling to respond. Brigadier General Daniel Finnegan, preparing to fly into New York, knew this would be a relentless mission. From 20,000 feet, he witnessed Ground Zero’s smoke, flashing lights, and sirens—feeling helpless despite doing his duty. For 122 days, they flew over NYC, but even after things settled, unease lingered. The echoes of that day still ripple through our world today. 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/9eb38f9aa83c79e6