Today, I honor my son.

[CTyankee]

On 9/11 he was a student at Brooklyn Law School. It was his day off. He saw the news and went up to the roof of his apartment where he saw the twin towers come down. He said he cried.

So he decided he would do what he could to help. He rented a truck and drove it down to lower Manhattan where he was able to get through to ask the first responders how he could help them. They said they needed bags of ice to put out the embers still burning so that they could save more people. He drove to every bar and restaurant he could find and asked for ice. As you can imagine it was very hot, there was a lot of confusion and most people were in a state of shock.

So he did his part and for that I am so proud of him today.

[MoonRiver]

1. You raised a wonderful son CTyankee!

[CTyankee]

5. He works for the Brooklyn DA's office now an a project that frees prisoners who were

unfairly sent to prison for long sentences by a former over zealous DA. He's very happy in his work.

[MoonRiver]

7. How awesome!

Can I introduce him to my daughter?

[CTyankee]

9. He's married to a wonderful woman and they have a really sweet little boy.

I'd say his dad is a great role model.

[MoonRiver]

11. I agree with that!

[GemDigger]

2. I thank him and am proud of him too.

[SWBTATTReg]

8. Amen! We all are proud of his unselfish actions, as well as concerns for those negatively impacted.

Proud and a true American, more so than the beast/monster in the WH.

[Scarsdale]

44. Yes, indeed.

We honor your son today, also. You and hubby obviously did something right!! He turned out to be a tribute to your parenting. Congratulations.

[lark]

3. Give your son a great big "thank you" and hug (if possible).

WE need more people like him who rise up and do what's needed, even in desperate circumstance. I salute his service and caring heart.

[Liberty Belle]

4. Very kind. My brother lived near the Pentagon when the plane hit there.

He came outside and brought water bottles to the firefighters and first responders working so hard to fight the fire and save lives.

He said there were plane parts strewn all over.

Ironically he was off on disability, or he would have been killed - his office was in the Pentagon in the area that was struck.

[CTyankee]

6. There are such good hearted people like your brother who see what needs to be done and do it.

They don't hesitate.

[SWBTATTReg]

10. Wow...it is events like this, I feel that define one's character...the character your brother ...

displays is unimpeachable and outstanding. Thanks for your service in our country's time of great need. And thank you for sharing this magnificent story w/ us here on DU.

Take care, and pass along my admiration and thanks...well done!

[TEB]

12. Wonderful post

You raised him with morals honor compassion

[CTyankee]

14. Thank you, TEB. I am so proud of him every day...

[Dem_4_Life]

13. What a wonderful Son you have!

I honor him and you for raising such a great man!

[CTyankee]

15. Thanks. I would encourage him to run for office but I don't think he would be interested altho

he would certainly be a breath of fresh air. He's a strong Democrat. Of course.

[lillypaddle]

16. Hugs to you both

[snacker]

17. You must be very proud

What a kindhearted story. Thank you for sharing...and thank your son for his compassion.

[onecent]

18. You must have a wonderful son!

[nolabear]

19. What a wonderful story! Thanks to your son.

Amazing what individuals can do. ❤️

[LisaM]

20. Stories like this are heartwarming, because they show how just asking the question "how"

you can do a lot of good in a small way. Not only did he act on his own good angels, he helped the firefighters and gave the people in the bars and restaurants a task so that they, too, could find some way to pitch in and help. People want to be useful. It's in our DNA.

Good on him.

[CTyankee]

22. He said that the bars and restaurants were more than happy to help.

[panader0]

21. Wow---what a great son you have CT.

[bronxiteforever]

23. You have a right to be proud. Your son deserves

A salute

[defacto7]

24. One of the heros. You must be proud.

[calimary]

25. What a GREAT kid! You raised a true patriot, CTyankee!

And a really wonderful, thoughtful, considerate kid, too.

[CTyankee]

26. Thank you, Calimary.

[Dave Starsky]

27. That is awesome.

You never know how you can help out. Thanks for that. I honor your son today, too.

Just show up and do what you can. That's what it's all about. Show up and do.

[SallyHemmings]

28. You gave me chill!

This is what makes America GREAT!

[Mr.Bill]

29. When we were evacuated for fires here

my wife, who is 68 years old headed immediately to the shelter set up at the high school to help out. She is a retired RN and a former certified Red Cross Disaster Worker. It was just automatic for her, even at her age. I went with her, and even though I have no training in this field, they found something for me to do. I helped with all the pets who were there, mainly walking people's dogs for them.

[lamp_shade]

30. Tears and goosebumps here.

[malaise]

31. Wonderful

Thanks for this great post - hug your son for me.

[CTyankee]

32. I'll see him pretty soon I hope (for the booksigning event when my book is published).

If that doesn't work out I'll see him at Thanksgiving.

[malaise]

33. You finished the book on art?

Fabulous! Congrats.

[CTyankee]

35. Oh, sure. They were already finished and published right here on DU!

My daughter was going to help me self publish it and got really busy doing other projects (she is in garden design and was trying to start her own business. She recently did a project for Fenway Park in Boston).

Now she can get back to my book. It sounds like it will be fabulous and I'm so excited!

Do you want a copy? If you do, PM me with your address and I'll send you a copy!

[malaise]

36. Thanks

I used to love your Friday Art lessons

[pnwmom]

34. We honor him, too! He was self-possessed and resourceful when most people

were still in shock.

Thank goodness for people like your son.

[3catwoman3]

37. Well done, son.

Well done, mom.

[Sugarcoated]

38. Thanks for posting...

So glad I know about him and what he did that day.

[Demovictory9]

39. k&r

[Niagara]

40. K&R for visibility!

[OhioBlue]

41. Your son is a wonderful human. Good job, mom.

and thank you so much for sharing. As others have mentioned, not only did he take it upon himself to learn how to help, he also gave others an opportunity to help too. Your son is a true leader. It's in his DNA.

[spanone]

42. K&R...

[Rhiannon12866]

43. K&R for your son, CTyankee!

And thanks so much for sharing his 9/11 story! He sure sounds like a hero to me!

[catrose]

45. Like Mr. Rogers advised, your son looked for the helpers...

in the mirror.

I would be proud of such a son too.

[CTyankee]

46. Thanks.

Here's a story of an incredible coincidence. Our good friend's son in law was also at Ground Zero. He was a NYC cop who was dispatched to Ground Zero after the attack. He left to go home and take off his police uniform and to change into his Army Reservist one. I called him yesterday and we talked about what "service" meant.

It makes you stop and think.

[secondwind]

47. What a lovely story! You are so deserving of every ounce of pride in this wonderful man!

[VOX]

48. What a terrific young man!

A very selfless act, right down to renting the truck. He delivered hope in the literal darkness.

Proud you should be!