The Jacket That Saved Lives | New York City News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, firefighters from Ladder Six reunited with Josephine Harris, the bookkeeper they rescued from the north tower—only to be saved themselves by her choice to pause on the fourth floor. Their descent through the collapsing stairwell became a miracle, and Harris’s quiet act of stopping may have been the reason they survived. Now, her embroidered “Guardian Angel” jacket rests at the firehouse, honoring a bond forged in chaos—and reminding future generations that sometimes, salvation comes not just from courage, but from a single, selfless decision. 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/f250abcb9bbbaa99