"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of the 72 Officers Who Died on 9/11

McLean, VA (September 9, 2025) - As we prepare to commemorate the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the deadliest day in law enforcement history, CBB founder and president shared some of his memories from that fateful day and the year that followed. He described a visit to “Ground Zero”—the site of the attacks in New York City—one week after 9/11. One of his most poignant moments came on the ride out of Ground Zero in a police cruiser. The crowd began applauding and cheering loudly. Some held signs saying, “We love our police and firefighters.” He recalled a ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial the following April where Port Authority Police Chief Joseph Morris stood and watched as his predecessor’s name, Fred Morrone, was engraved onto the Memorial, one of 37 Port Authority officers to die that day. And he remembered the Memorial Candlelight Vigil in May when the names of all 72 fallen heroes of 9/11 were read aloud. There were two special guests on the dais that night—Port Authority Police Officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno—who were the last survivors to be pulled from the rubble hours after the towers collapsed. Craig later wrote about their miraculous rescue, saying, “Their story is all about courage and a will to survive and recover from one of the greatest acts of evil and destruction our nation will ever know. That is the memory I have chosen to remember the most about 9/11.” Listen to the podcast to learn more.Citizens Behind the Badge communicates through Substack! Please share this post and encourage other law enforcement officers and supporters to subscribe for free and receive news and updates. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindbadge.substack.com