The Steel That Remembers 911 | Rochester News

Andy Stromfeld, who witnessed the Twin Towers still standing on 9/11 despite being engulfed in flames, became a lifelong advocate for preparedness and remembrance. He rescued a steel beam from Ground Zero and turned it into a moving memorial — first at Fishers Fire Station, later moved to Canandaigua — urging people to be ready for emergencies. His motto, “luck favors the prepared,” was etched into every email he sent. Though he died in 2021 from cancer linked to Ground Zero exposure, his legacy endures: a physical symbol of resilience, reminding us why we honor these moments — even decades later. 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/e7549e8f56816cee