A Detroit Fire Department Lieutenant is sharing his experience of responding to a major emergency. Lieutenant Jeremy Desmet rushed to Ground Zero on 9/11. He is now telling his story 25 years later.
Details of his experience are available from the source. Lieutenant Desmet's account provides insight into his actions on that day.
Further information about Lieutenant Desmet's story can be found through the source publication.
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