Father Judge's Final Prayer at Ground Zero | Oakland News

On 9/11/01, FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge rushed to the Twin Towers to pray for those trapped and responding—his final moments captured by a French film crew as the south tower collapsed, claiming his life. A humble Brooklyn-born Franciscan who became FDNY chaplain in 1992, he embodied compassion, ministering to all with quiet grace. His body carried from the rubble became a symbol of the 2,000 lost, and his funeral drew thousands. As friend Father Duffy said, they’d bury his body but not his spirit, his hands but not his good works, his heart but never his love. His gear now rests at the NYC Fire Museum—a living tribute to a man whose love outlived death. 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/613d807e26351816