Vancouver Firefighters Remember 911 | Vancouver News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, Vancouver firefighters still carry the weight of their mission: not to rescue, but to mourn. Keith Stewart attended thirteen funerals in five days, while dozens of local firefighters traveled to New York to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with grieving first responders. Citizens rallied too, donating over $600,000 in one day—so much it needed police to count it. Nights were spent processing grief, days attending memorials, all under the kindness of New Yorkers who fed and supported them. For Kris Anderson, it was “earth shattering” and “career changing,” a bond that endures even now. A t-shirt found in the rubble, sent to Vancouver’s union, bears a message of unity across continents. Though tragedy struck, it also sparked lasting improvements in firefighter safety—and today, these veterans are determined to pass on the lessons, ensuring future generations never forget. 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/8de3bddfa232fc98