REMEMBERING 9/11
This year the fall meeting season will again embrace 9/11, one of the most memorable dates in American history. Most Americans will never forget where they were on that fateful day. Take time to remember the tragedy, how we all pulled together as a nation, and began to remember why we are still the greatest nation. Many corporations and associations, as well as educational organizations, will be creating special programs for their audiences to honor and remember all Americans, especially those who lost their lives that fateful day, the first responders and other heroes who helped save lives and those who continue to grieve their losses. If your group is planning a recognition program for members to come together in observance of this historic date, CBA Speakers Bureau is honored to represent several presenters for your consideration.
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"All of us were choking at one point - I remember getting our eyes flushed out several times during the day. My eyes looked like they were bleeding. We never really thought about long term effects. We got respirators but we found out they were the wrong respirators, and an EPA technician told us the air was fine."
Brown was eating breakfast in 7 World Trade Center when the first plane hit the North Tower on September 11th. He recalls not hearing the impact of the first plane hitting the North Tower but seeing people running to evacuate the building while he was still eating in the third-floor cafeteria. He stopped one of the women who was evacuating the building to ask her what was happening, and that’s when he found out the first plane had struck the North Tower.
Highly experienced Emergency Management and Public Safety Professional with a three decade history of working in Emergency Medical Services as well as large Healthcare system response operations. Skilled in Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), healthcare coalition leadership, team building, Incident Command / NIMS, professional / keynote speaking, and adult education. Strong academic and research skills with a Doctorate in Health Science, focused on Global Health and Politics, and a Master of Arts, focused on Emergency and Disaster Management.
Joe Ruffini is a nationally-recognized counter-terror, school safety, private enterprise and government security practitioner and speaker. He is a CNN counter terror contributor and a national seminar and conference presenter. Joe has logged more than 8,000 presentation hours and can effectively captivate and engage even the most diverse audiences. He is a highly motivational presenter whose passion for his subject matter is truly infectious. Mr. Ruffini is accredited by the Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB) as a Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CMAS). Areas of expertise include:
▪ Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defense
▪ Higher Education, Course Development, & Instruction
▪ Space Operations / Information Operations
▪ Special Technical Operations / Special Plans
▪ Risk Assessment & Program Protection
▪ School Safety & Crisis Planning/Management
From the rubble: 9/11 survivor picks up pieces. Genelle Guzman, The Last Person Rescued on 9/11 experienced a miracle after 27 hours.
Only one explanation really makes sense. . . If you believe in miracles, McMillan’s survival was just that – a miracle.
Retired Army Master Sergeant Cedric King lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan but refused to be defined by it. Just 21 months later, he ran the Boston Marathon on prosthetics. Today, he captivates audiences with a powerful story of courage, transformation, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Lt. Col. Darling's account of his participation in protecting our nation during the worst attacks in our history is gripping! It reminds us that this is not yet part of our history but still a present on-going threat. We can all learn a great deal from reading it.
With the 21st anniversary of the formal end to rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero fast approaching, we're dedicating this month's "In Their Own Voices" series to Rich Palmer, of the New York City Department of Correction. Palmer answers some questions about the role he played personally in the aftermath of the attacks, and how hard the Department of Correction worked as a whole to ensure safety for the people of New York.
Erik is the author of the prestigious 2014 Ella Dickey literary award-winning book, FROM THE INSIDE OUT, Harrowing Escapes from the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, September 11, 2001, a chronology of his harrowing escape, interwoven with the accounts of fourteen others lucky enough to be able to recount them. He is the Principal of Consolidated Consulting Group, LLC, a security-consulting firm and service provider of Life-Safety Personnel Assurance.
A native of Baraboo, WI, Mr. Ronningen resides in Mamaroneck, NY.
Captain US Navy (Retired), Former CEO Sparton Corp Author, speaker, and consultant William Toti is the voice of authority on military transition, defense acquisition, and incredible events in US history.
Leading the way to the future, Illuminating the events of the past. Bringing a wealth of wisdom, William Toti, Retired US Navy Captain is the voice of authority on military transition, defense acquisition, and many incredible events in US history.
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