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The Heroes of 9/11: The Photos

Manypeople used the word "heroes" to describe the people who rushed to the World Trade Centers in New York, the countryside of Pennsylvania and the Pentagon in Virginia to try and save victims of the terrorist acts. Even after it was clear that those who were alive had been rescued, these same heroes still worked hard to clear the terrible sites.

The heroes - both men and women -- came in many different uniforms, from communities throughout the country, with many different jobs to do. They used cranes or trained dogs or heavy equipment or sheer strength to do their jobs. Some came to help the heroes - doctors, physical therapists, veterinarians. But whatever they came to do, they did it because they loved their country and wanted to honor those who lost their lives. These pictures tell a part of this terrible and wonderful story.
Photo of three rescue workers in front of the World Trade Center site. Photo of two rescue workers looking at the World Trade Center site. Photo of a women from the Public Serice Health Disaster Medical Teams wearing mask. Photo of dog searching through the debris. Photo of a trained rescue dog and his trainer searching for survivors at the Pentagon. Photo of a FEMA worker looking down into the pit of the World Trade Center site.
Photo of a firefighter looking at the New York crash site. Photo of three firefighters checking on the oxygen tanks at the Pentagon crash site. Photo of New York fire worker taking a break amongst the debris of the World Trade Center. Photo of a rescue worker wearing mask. Photo of resuce dog sleeping and US&R team member sitting in front of the World Trade Center site. Photo of FEMA US&R worker at the Pentagon crash site.
Photo of two iron workers looking at the World Trade Center debris. Photo of a military worker looking at the World Trade Center debris. Photo of a FEMA debris specialist looking down into the pit of the World Trade Center site. Photo of three fire fighters extinguishing the ongoing fire at the World Trade Center. Photo of US&R teams member and rescue dog walking amongst the World Trade Center debris. Photo of New York firfighters wearing mask at the World Trade Center.
Photo of World Trade Center debris and New York City. Photo of two rescue workers sifting through the World Trade Center. Photo of two female NYPD officers talking to one another at the World Trade Center. Photo of fire truck with American flag hanging over back of it and fire fighter walking on the side. Photo of the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks. Photo of the forklifts removing World Trade Center debris
Photo of resuce dog and US&R team member standing in front of Pentagon. Photo of ACFD Hazmat workers and Alexandria Fire EMS workers looking at the Pentagon crash site. Photo of rescue dog and two rescue workers talking each other. Photo of two firefighters walking amongst the World Trade Center debris.    

 
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