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Retired FDNY Speaks to RCHS Freshmen About 9/11 Experiences

By eMetro Times | on September 10, 2016 | 0 Comment
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RCHS speaker FDNY Billy Martin speaking to freshmen - Erica Luther, Billy Martin, Don Swaney.

RCHS speaker FDNY Billy Martin speaking to freshmen such as Erica Luther. Also pictured: Billy Martin, Don Swaney

On August 31, 2016, retired New York City firefighter Billy Martin, who was on the ground at the World Trade Center on 9/11, recently spoke with Erica Luther and Don Swaney’s freshman English class at Rockdale County High School (RCHS) about his experiences on that day and the after-effects he and other firefighters and workers on the ground in the days following 9/11 experienced.

“For many of the students, who were not yet born in 2001, this was their first time hearing first-hand from a witness about 9/11, and they were transfixed,” said Swaney.

RCHS speaker FDNY Billy Martin brought items from 9/11 to show freshmen class.

RCHS speaker FDNY Billy Martin brought items from 9/11 to show the freshmen class.

 

RCHS speaker FDNY Billy Martin speaking to freshmen in Ms Luther's and Mr Swaney's class.

RCHS speaker FDNY Billy Martin speaking to freshmen in Ms. Luther’s and Mr. Swaney’s classes.

 

FDNY Billy Martin visited RCHS to speak to freshmen in Mr. Swaney's class. Pictured: Billy Martin, Don Swaney

FDNY Billy Martin visited RCHS to speak to freshmen in Mr. Swaney’s class. Pictured: Billy Martin, Don Swaney

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