Portland Public Library

America's heroes, inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice and patriotism, publisher, Peter L. Bannon

eng

contains biographical information

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

America's heroes

48383238

publisher, Peter L. Bannon

inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice and patriotism

Describes the actions of firefighters, police officers, building workers, medical personnel, and individual citizens who helped in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Out of the tragedy of the World Trade Center terrorist attack have come heroic stories of incredible courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. These stories of heroism are endless. Firefighters, police officers, building workers, medical personnel, civilian volunteers, and many more risked their lives in hopes of saving just one more life. The stories and images of these incredible events are honored in this book. With approximately 100 color photographs and inspiring text of the courage which has risen above the tragedy, this book serves as a remainder to everyone of all that's good about the spirit of America

Construction the heart of the New York skyline -- Excerpts from President Bush's address to the nation on September 11, 2001 -- Timeline of the terrorist attacks -- Hundreds deployed for attack rescue -- Cave explorer rushed to ground zero -- People help each other amid chaos -- Doing God's work -- American offer blood, help, prayers -- Here comes the bride -- Rescue workers describe efforts -- Pentagon heroes knew what to do -- Americans open wallets, hearts -- Terrorist hunter's final mission -- Americans raise flags -- Nurse brings hope to tragedy -- Bush, Graham lead prayer service -- Flight 93 heroes heard before crash -- Support of Pentagon rescue workers -- Ship offers bed, shower for N.Y. crew -- Firefighters promoted to fill gap -- America mourns with flats, candles -- Man's best friend -- Rescue teams relieved at Pentagon -- First lady visits injured -- Internet helps propel donations -- New York's mayor shines in adversity -- Yankees moved by visit to families -- Stars pay tribute to attack victims -- Likely hero -- Heroes carry woman in wheelchair 68 floors to safety -- Officer Howard emerges as N.Y. hero -- Pledges support eduction funds -- Victims mourned by Pennsylvania crash site -- Best friends -- "What makes someone want to do this work?"