Ground Zero Echoes from Syracuse Chiefs | Salt Lake City News

Two former Syracuse fire chiefs recount their harrowing experience responding to Ground Zero after 9/11, part of a team that braved the nine-story pile of rubble to aid rescue and recovery efforts. As hope for survivors faded, they focused on recovering personal items for grieving families amid relentless, dangerous work. The emotional weight was crushing — from the eerie silence after finding a fallen firefighter to the haunting sight of twisted fire trucks. Even after returning home, the trauma lingered, prompting one chief to return months later to support fellow responders. Today, Syracuse honors the day with a 17-minute silence — a solemn tribute to those lost and a reminder of how one day forever changed the world. 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/7d987b0f5a5af6f6