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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 33 MIN

Chief Joe Morris 9/11 Story (Part 2) | Leading the Recovery at Ground-Zero

from Heroes Behind the Badge

In this second and final part of his powerful 9/11 story, retired Port Authority Police Chief Joe Morris shares what it was like to lead the recovery effort at Ground Zero after surviving the collapse of the South Tower.Chief Morris recounts how he organized hundreds of officers in the midst of chaos, the heartbreaking loss of colleagues like Captain Kathy Mazza and Lt. Jimmy Romito, and the proudest and most tragic moments of his career. He also reflects on rebuilding the Port Authority Police Department after the loss of 37 officers and how 9/11 forever shaped his life and leadership.If you haven’t already, listen to Part 1 for Chief Morris’s firsthand account of surviving the South Tower collapse.This episode is a testament to courage, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

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