The Chaplain Who Prayed Amidst Chaos | Durham News

On 9/11/01, FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge rushed to the Twin Towers to pray for victims and first responders—becoming the first official victim when the south tower collapsed. Captured by a French film crew, his final moments as debris rained down turned into one of history’s most haunting images. His friend Father Michael Duffy honored him at his funeral: “We bury his body but not his spirit... his heart but not his love.” A Brooklyn-born Franciscan priest appointed in 1992, Judge served all with humility and unwavering compassion. Today, his gear rests at the NYC Fire Museum—a living testament to sacrifice, faith, and enduring humanity. 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/a9efb4b6ed38deca