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Sharing story of 9/11 ‘only way I can survive,’ says first responder visiting Gander

First responder who helped after 9/11 visits Gander, says sharing the story is “the only way I can survive”

Sharing story of 9/11 ‘only way I can survive,’ says first responder visiting Gander
Sharing story of 9/11 ‘only way I can survive,’ says first responder visiting Gander
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First responder who helped after 9/11 visits Gander, says sharing the story is “the only way I can survive”

Gordon Huie, an orthopedic surgeon who witnessed the 9/11 attacks, traveled to Gander this week to recount his experiences and express gratitude to residents who offered aid after the disaster. Huie, whose sister perished in Tower 1, spoke about the hours of assisting the injured and the broader impact of the day. The visit centers on telling his story and thanking the people of Gander for their support during the crisis. The photographs show Huie wearing a 9/11 Tribute Museum jacket as he participates in events at an aviation museum. He described sharing his memories as essential to his own survival, framing the storytelling as a continuous, personal response to the events of September 11, 2001. The gathering in Newfoundland comes as Huie continues to discuss the experiences and the role of first responders in the aftermath of the attacks.

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