September 11, 2001, is a day that will never be forgotten. It was a day of tragedy and loss that changed the world forever. Among the thousands of people who lost their lives that day were several individuals from Charleston, South Carolina.
As today is the anniversary of 9/11, we take a moment to remember the individuals from Charleston who lost their lives in the attacks. Their names and stories are forever etched into the history of this city, and we honor their memory by keeping their stories alive.
Mark P. Whitford Jr. was one of the Charleston residents who lost his life in the attacks. Whitford was a bond trader working on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower. He was a graduate of Clemson University and Bishop England High School in Charleston, and was remembered by his loved ones as a kind-hearted, generous, and hardworking man.
Ronald Hemenway was a flight attendant on United Airlines Flight 175, which was the second plane to hit the World Trade Center. He was a Charleston native and graduate of Burke High School, and had been a flight attendant for over 25 years.
Gerry Nevins was another Charleston native who died in the attacks. Nevins was a firefighter who had served with the New York City Fire Department for 17 years. He was one of the first responders to arrive at the World Trade Center after the planes hit and was last seen on the 52nd floor of the North Tower.
Christopher Quackenbush was a senior vice president and partner at Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services firm located in the World Trade Center. He was a Charleston resident and graduate of Bishop England High School, and was remembered by his colleagues as a dedicated and skilled professional.
Stephen Siller was a New York City firefighter who had ties to Charleston through his family. He grew up in Brooklyn but often visited his siblings in Charleston, and was even planning to retire to the area before he was killed in the attacks. Siller was off-duty on 9/11 but responded to the scene anyway, running through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel with 60 pounds of gear on his back to reach the World Trade Center. He perished in the South Tower.
These are just some of the individuals from Charleston who lost their lives on 9/11. We also remember the other victims of the attacks and honor their memory by coming together as a nation, supporting each other, and continuing to work towards a better future.
As we reflect on the events of September 11th, we are reminded of the importance of coming together as a community, supporting one another, and never forgetting the individuals who lost their lives that day. We honor the memory of the Charleston residents who perished in the attacks and continue to keep their stories alive.
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