A 9/11 widow reflects on 25 years of grief and what comes next
Summary
Marian Fontana, a widow of a New York City firefighter who died in the 9/11 attacks, reflects on 25 years of grief and remembrance. Many Americans still recall where they were when the attacks happened and continue to honor the victims at memorials and ceremonies.Key Facts
- The 9/11 attacks occurred 25 years ago, striking the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.
- Marian Fontana’s husband, Dave Fontana, was a firefighter who stayed after his shift and went to Lower Manhattan to help.
- Marian was dropping her young son off at kindergarten on the morning of the attacks.
- Media crews and photographers played a key role in documenting the events before smartphones and social media existed.
- Millions of Americans watched the events on TV and were deeply affected even if they were not at the scenes.
- People visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York to honor victims, including younger generations who were not alive during the attacks.
- Families and communities showed resilience and have gathered for commemorations every year, both publicly and privately.
- Marian continues to visit the memorial with her son and feels a duty to give back to others affected by 9/11.
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