Podcasts about boatlift

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The Ship Report, Thursday, September 10, 2026Today we remember a tragic day in US history: September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon in Washington DC. A third hijacked plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania, commandeered by heroic passengers, who took the plan down rather than let it complete its terrible mission, which was to hit the US Capitol Building.In the midst of terrible chaos and destruction, an amazing rescue mission unfolded in NY Harbor: Boatlift, organized by the Coast Guard.They called all available boats in the waters of metropolitan NY and New Jersey to help evacuate people stranded after the towers fell. What resulted was a supreme act of spontaneous mariner heroism, as boat after boat converged on the southern end of Manhattan, to help evacuate hundreds of thousands of survivors from the island.In the midst of tragedy, our mariners showed us the best we can be.Link to the film Boatlift: https://youtu.be/MDOrzF7B2Kg?si=Wa5CQ4oJMw_baJDXImage: USACE NY, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsCaption: Patrol Boat Hocking heads toward lower Manhattan on 9/11 to provide assistance following the attacks on the World Trade Center. PB Hocking was one of many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessels from various Districts that were on the waters of the New York and New Jersey Harbor that day helping to ferry evacuees from lower Manhattan and bringing in emergency responders on return trips. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers file photo)

Nearly 25 years later, there are still stories from September 11th that many Americans have never heard. Award-winning director and producer Michael Gier set out to tell those stories in his documentary, The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph. Rather than focusing solely on the devastation of that day, Michael turns the lens toward the extraordinary courage, compassion, and resilience that emerged in the middle of it. Michael joins host Chuck Thuss to share some of the lesser-known stories featured in the film, from previously homeless men helping injured Wall Street workers to the massive boatlift that evacuated more than 500,000 people from Manhattan. He also recounts the bravery of rescuers who refused to leave fellow first responders buried beneath the rubble, even when their own lives were at risk. But this conversation isn't only about looking back. Chuck and Michael explore what September 11th can still teach us about moving through tragedy, showing up for one another, and making a difference in the lives of the people around us. You may never face a moment that makes history, but you still have the opportunity to be there for someone who needs you. Guest Bio Michael Gier is an award-winning director and producer who has directed and produced hundreds of projects, including TV commercials, internet videos, corporate videos, short films, feature films, and documentaries through Gier Productions, LLC. In 2021, Michael released two award-winning films, Wounded Heroes and Healing the Heroes of 9-11. His latest documentary, The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph, shares powerful and lesser-known stories of courage, heroism, and resilience surrounding September 11th. The film has already received multiple Best Documentary awards at film festivals, which Michael discusses in the episode. You'll hear About Why Michael chose to tell a different side of the 9/11 story Lesser-known acts of courage and compassion that emerged from the tragedy The incredible rescue of more than 500,000 people from Manhattan by boat What survivors and first responders taught Michael about resilience How small acts of service can make an enormous difference in someone's life Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:45 Creating The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 04:15 Finding Hope and Strength Within Tragedy 08:15 The Unsung Heroes and Stories Most People Never Heard 12:45 Extraordinary Acts of Service on September 11th 16:15 The Boatlift, Flight 93, and Stories of Courage 19:00 What Michael Learned About Heroism 22:15 The Lasting Impact on Survivors and First Responders 26:15 Remembering How America Came Together 29:15 Why Small Acts of Kindness Still Matter 31:15 Where to Watch the Documentary 32:30 What 9/11 Teaches Us About the Human Spirit 35:30 Chuck's Challenge Chuck's Challenge This week, Chuck challenges himself, and all of us, to find one or two ways each day to make a positive impact on someone else's life. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture. Open a door. Help someone who is struggling. Give something you have to someone who needs it. Reach out. Show kindness. The stories in this episode remind us that we may not always realize how much a seemingly small action can mean to someone else. Connect with Michael Film Website: https://heroismandresiliency.com/ 9/11 Legacy Organization: https://the911legacy.org/award-winning-documentary-the-heroism-and-resiliency-of-9-11-from-tragedy-to-triumph-sets-hollywood-and-new-york-premiere-dates/ Michael's Website: https://www.michaelgier.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_gier/ Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

The story of the men on the roof didn't start with that prison takeover in 1991. It didn't start when they were detained in federal prisons. And it didn't start when the government made a secret list of their names in 1984. Instead, it started in the spring of 1980, with one of the largest refugee crises in American history: the Mariel Boatlift. Want to hear the next episode of White Lies a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded.

Note: Due to a technical error, some listeners did not hear the correct audio for Episode 2. We are re-publishing it with the corrected audio. The story of the men on the roof didn't start with that prison takeover in 1991. It didn't start when they were detained in federal prisons. And it didn't start when the government made a secret list of their names in 1984. Instead, it started in the spring of 1980, with one of the largest refugee crises in American history: the Mariel Boatlift. Want to hear the next episode of White Lies a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded.

The story of the men on the roof didn't start with that prison takeover in 1991. It didn't start when they were detained in federal prisons. And it didn't start when the government made a secret list of their names in 1984. Instead, it started in the spring of 1980, with one of the largest refugee crises in American history: the Mariel Boatlift. Want to hear the next episode of White Lies a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded.

"Boatlift 9/11" ist die weltweit größte maritime Rettungsaktion. Hunderte Fischer, Bootsführer und Fährmänner brachten eine halbe Million Menschen, die in Manhattan vor den Flammen und gigantischen Staubwolken flohen in Sicherheit. Antje Passenheim über kaum bekannte Helden im Schatten der Terroranschläge.

On September 11, 2001, Christina and Brian Stanton were blown back into their apartment and knocked unconscious by the impact of the second plane hitting the south World Trade Center tower.Four miles north, the staff of Redeemer Presbyterian Church climbed out a window onto a balcony. From there, they saw both towers collapse. Four hours south, the staff of Capitol Hill Baptist Church could feel the reverberations of the plane slamming into the Pentagon.Half a country away, John Piper looked at the staff of his Bethlehem Baptist Church and told them, “This changes everything.”In these stories of loss, trauma, redemption, and eternal hope, we see that God was, and is, and always will be at work—even in the darkest moments.Resources and references from this episode: "Truth, Tears, Anger, and Grace" (Tim Keller's sermon delivered to his congregation of Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 16, 2001)"A Service of Sorrow, Self-Humbling, and Steady Hope in Our Savior and King, Jesus Christ" (John Piper's sermon response on September 16, 2001)"Terrorism, Justice, and Loving Our Enemies" (article by John Piper on September 12, 2001)"21 Ways to Comfort Those Who Are Suffering" (article by John Piper on September 12, 2001)"Boatlift, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience" (video documentary on the boat rescue evacuation September 11, 2001)

Join Meghan as she talks with the brilliantly warm, trauma informed author, Jessica DuLong, about her extraordinary book: Saved At The Seawall.  A deeply emotional, and personal telling of one of the greatest stories of hope from 9/11, that you may have never heard before.  Jessica and Meghan talk  PTSD, brain science and the ways in which writing can help manage trauma and allow us to tell some of the most important stories of hope. Saved At The Seawall is Meghan's First Book Club book!! Come over to www.griefismysidehustle.com and going "Grief Mates" a grief writing workshop to be part of the discussion on Trauma Narrative, why it's important and how to create one.     “The greatest 9/11 story you've never heard.” —   Garrett M. Graff, The Only Plane in the Sky “No one has told this incredible story better than Jessica DuLong. Saved at the Seawall is a moving page-turner.”  — Kenneth T. Jackson, president emeritus, New-York Historical Society        The definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation, when ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels spontaneously converged to rescue nearly 500,000 stranded people from Manhattan on September 11, 2001 SAVED AT THE SEAWALL reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard called for “all available boats,” tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had sped to the rescue from points all across New York Harbor. In less than nine hours, captains and crews transported nearly half a million people from Manhattan. Anchored in eyewitness accounts and written by a mariner who served at Ground Zero, SAVED AT THE SEAWALL weaves together the personal stories of people rescued that day with those of the mariners who saved them.  Jessica DuLong describes the inner workings of New York Harbor and reveals the collaborative power of its close-knit community. Initially published as Dust to Deliverance, this edition, released in time for the 20th anniversary, contains new updates: a preface by DuLong and a foreword by Mitchell Zuckoff. https://bookshop.org/books/saved-at-the-seawall-stories-from-the-september-11-boat-lift/9781501759123 https://jessicadulong.com/saved-at-the-seawall/    

My guest today is Sharon Charde. Sharon is a poet, teacher and author, who recently published a heartfelt, beautifully written book “I Am Not A Juvenile Delinquent: How Poetry Changed a Group of At Risk Young Women”. For over a decade Sharon volunteered as a poetry teacher at a residential treatment facility for delinquent girls. Her initial intention was to reach out to these young women and have them tell their stories, but what happened was that Sharon fell in love with the girls, and as we know about true love… love takes us places we don’t expect to go! This book is a testament that love heals, expands, empowers and transforms us. Sharon compassionately weaves the story of her personal grief and suffering, seamlessly into the stories of the girls’ grief and suffering. She facilitated and witnessed the girls pull the dark shadows from the corner of their souls, bring them into the light, transforming pain and suffering into poetry. Sharon’s authentic dedication to the girls, their lives, along with her tenacity to have their stories heard is priceless. The girls’ courage and realness and the profound power of poetry taught Sharon how to carry her own grief differently, making room for more love than pain. Check out the show notes for links to Sharon’s website, a promotional video highlighting the voices of these young women, resources she mentioned, along with 2 independent book stores that carry her book. With the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I encourage you to watch a 12 minute video on YouTube called "Boatlift". My previous podcast guest Rick Velleu co-directed this short film with his business partner Eddie Rosenstein. It's a poignant, inspiring account of resilience and the human spirit. Enjoy the podcast! Links: www.sharoncharde.com Oblong Books Partners Village Store Teen Voices Magazine Ellen Bass Hotchkiss "I Am Not A Juvenile Delinquent" - video by Jon Baskin

In this episode, Kristopher discusses Philippians chapter 3 using the metaphor of doorways as an exegetical tool for understanding the message. Kristopher describes how the Apostle Paul challenges the use of religious tribal markers as litmus tests for belonging or even salvation. He unpacks how Paul, in this passage, may even been warning his congregation to watch out for creating exclusive religious cultures inadvertently. The original sermon was given at the Redlands Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southern California during the “Relevant” worship gathering. This episode features the full recording of that sermon along with reflection on how it came to be, what worked, what didn’t work, and everything in between.Catch the Youtube version of this episode, which includes video of the original sermon along with the audio podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USMXMDW2CZI&t=474s - check out my youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChOcfJ76bVFVjyVUqtixc3w?view_as=subscriberLearn more about Pastor Kristopher at: www.krisloewen.comFind out more about his community of faith in Redlands, California: www.redlandschurch.comRead the book of Philippians here.9/11 Boatlift documentary can be seen on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18lsxFcDrjo&t=4sFunny videos of people not knowing how to operate doors (this is a bonus I forgot to mention on the podcast) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdvjyp-t0k&t=152sArthur Glasser’s book about the Kingdom of God and God’s mission in the world: https://www.amazon.com/Announcing-Kingdom-Story-Mission-Bible/dp/0801026261Learn more about Chiasm here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiastic_structure

In this episode, Kristopher discusses Philippians chapter 3 using the metaphor of doorways as an exegetical tool for understanding the message. Kristopher describes how the Apostle Paul challenges the use of religious tribal markers as litmus tests for belonging or even salvation. He unpacks how Paul, in this passage, may even been warning his congregation to watch out for creating exclusive religious cultures inadvertently. The original sermon was given at the Redlands Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southern California during the “Relevant” worship gathering. This episode features the full recording of that sermon along with reflection on how it came to be, what worked, what didn’t work, and everything in between.Catch the Youtube version of this episode, which includes video of the original sermon along with the audio podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USMXMDW2CZI&t=474s - check out my youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChOcfJ76bVFVjyVUqtixc3w?view_as=subscriberLearn more about Pastor Kristopher at: www.krisloewen.comFind out more about his community of faith in Redlands, California: www.redlandschurch.comRead the book of Philippians here.9/11 Boatlift documentary can be seen on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18lsxFcDrjo&t=4sFunny videos of people not knowing how to operate doors (this is a bonus I forgot to mention on the podcast) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdvjyp-t0k&t=152sArthur Glasser’s book about the Kingdom of God and God’s mission in the world: https://www.amazon.com/Announcing-Kingdom-Story-Mission-Bible/dp/0801026261Learn more about Chiasm here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiastic_structure

The Dukes relive a heroic day with Drs. Tricia Wachtendorf and James Kendra, authors of American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11. From the first impact on the towers, boat captains came by the dozens to rescue hundreds of thousands of survivors in under nine hours. If you don't know this story, you should. Tricia and Jim use it to explore a whole new theory of disaster management. Plus: Andrew learns the Texas Chicken Maneuver and, yes, Mitch cheated. ALSO, we swear (but only about New Jersey). (Some audio borrowed from Boatlift, a brief documentary about the evacuation that you should check out on YouTube).

Vitaly Bokser interviews Eddie Rosenstein, the Director / Producer behind “Sandhogs” doc about NYC Water Tunnel Workers, and “Freedom To Marry”, a film about the gay rights movement to secure Marriage Rights. check it out here http://freedomtomarrymovie.com/ BOATLIFT : 9/11 Doc Narrated by Tom Hanks Follow me: CinemaDP on Twitter

Vitaly Bokser interviews Eddie Rosenstein, the Director / Producer behind “Sandhogs” doc about NYC Water Tunnel Workers, and “Freedom To Marry”, a film about the gay rights movement to secure Marriage Rights. check it out here http://freedomtomarrymovie.com/ BOATLIFT : 9/11 Doc Narrated by Tom Hanks Follow me: CinemaDP on Twitter

Vitaly Bokser interviews Eddie Rosenstein, the Director / Producer behind “Sandhogs” doc about NYC Water Tunnel Workers, and “Freedom To Marry”, a film about the gay rights movement to secure Marriage Rights. check it out here http://freedomtomarrymovie.com/ BOATLIFT : 9/11 Doc Narrated by Tom Hanks Follow me: CinemaDP on Twitter

Vitaly Bokser interviews Eddie Rosenstein, the Director / Producer behind “Sandhogs” doc about NYC Water Tunnel Workers, and “Freedom To Marry”, a film about the gay rights movement to secure Marriage Rights. check it out here http://freedomtomarrymovie.com/ BOATLIFT : 9/11 Doc Narrated by Tom Hanks Follow me: CinemaDP on Twitter

DP Vitaly Bokser interviews Carlos Almonte about his long career editing and now directing commercials, music videos and shorts. Carlos started out as a teenager making films with his friends running around Brooklyn with Toy AK's painted black, stuffed with batteries for weight, shooting Action Sci-Fi Films that he then sold on Fangoria type magazines - all by the time he was 14. This was the 90's so there was no internet the way we know it today. Editing was also a black art and considered as much back in that day. When Final Cut came out and he was able to move clips in a timeline - his future was set. The magic had become something he could do at home now. In this podcast we cover his professional career working at big networks and on a large projects. Carlos has worked with people like Tom Hanks and Error Morris and clients such as ABC, Ogilvy, and Showtime.  This will be a 2 part Episode. Part 1 covering his past. Part 2 covering his present, editing work and directing work. Below are just a few links to his work. More will be in Part 2. My Sweet Radio - We Play only a part of it in the podcast, watch the whole thing here. My Sweet Radio from Jullian Records on Vimeo. BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience More to come in Episode 2.

DP Vitaly Bokser interviews Carlos Almonte about his long career editing and now directing commercials, music videos and shorts. Carlos started out as a teenager making films with his friends running around Brooklyn with Toy AK's painted black, stuffed with batteries for weight, shooting Action Sci-Fi Films that he then sold on Fangoria type magazines - all by the time he was 14. This was the 90's so there was no internet the way we know it today. Editing was also a black art and considered as much back in that day. When Final Cut came out and he was able to move clips in a timeline - his future was set. The magic had become something he could do at home now. In this podcast we cover his professional career working at big networks and on a large projects. Carlos has worked with people like Tom Hanks and Error Morris and clients such as ABC, Ogilvy, and Showtime.  This will be a 2 part Episode. Part 1 covering his past. Part 2 covering his present, editing work and directing work. Below are just a few links to his work. More will be in Part 2. My Sweet Radio - We Play only a part of it in the podcast, watch the whole thing here. My Sweet Radio from Jullian Records on Vimeo. BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience More to come in Episode 2.

DP Vitaly Bokser interviews Carlos Almonte about his long career editing and now directing commercials, music videos and shorts. Carlos started out as a teenager making films with his friends running around Brooklyn with Toy AK's painted black, stuffed with batteries for weight, shooting Action Sci-Fi Films that he then sold on Fangoria type magazines - all by the time he was 14. This was the 90's so there was no internet the way we know it today. Editing was also a black art and considered as much back in that day. When Final Cut came out and he was able to move clips in a timeline - his future was set. The magic had become something he could do at home now. In this podcast we cover his professional career working at big networks and on a large projects. Carlos has worked with people like Tom Hanks and Error Morris and clients such as ABC, Ogilvy, and Showtime.  This will be a 2 part Episode. Part 1 covering his past. Part 2 covering his present, editing work and directing work. Below are just a few links to his work. More will be in Part 2. My Sweet Radio - We Play only a part of it in the podcast, watch the whole thing here. My Sweet Radio from Jullian Records on Vimeo. BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience More to come in Episode 2.