EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 14 MIN
Gate C4: Twenty-Five Years Later
from Rooted Leadership with Meredith Tieszen · host Meredith Tieszen
Send us Fan MailTwenty-five years ago, Meredith was a flight attendant living beneath the landing path at DFW Airport when the skies suddenly went silent.This is the story of her friend Jeff, who was working aboard American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001. It's also the story of an unexpected phone call, one of the first flights to return to the air, and a lesson learned at Gate C4 that has stayed with her ever since.In this special episode, Meredith reflects on service, courage, and the people who quietly carry more than they know. The people who showed up. The people who did their jobs. The people who ran toward danger when others were running away.A tribute to Jeff, to the crews and first responders, and to everyone whose life was forever changed that day.Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Twenty-five years ago, Meredith was a flight attendant living beneath the landing path at DFW Airport when the skies suddenly went silent. This is the story of her friend Jeff, who was working aboard American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001. It's also the story of an unexpected phone call, one of the first flights to return to the air, and a lesson learned at Gate C4 that has stayed with her ever since. In this special episode, Meredith reflects on service, courage, ...
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