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Her Father Was Police in NYC During the WTC Terror Attack: Special Episode. On that fateful morning of September 11, 2001, Susan Fiorentino, then only 10 years old, had her world forever changed. Her father, NYPD Detective Pete Fiorentino, was one of many first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center (WTC) after the terror attacks. As chaos unfolded across New York City, the impact on Susan and her community was profound, shaping her life and her mission to preserve the memories of those affected, particularly the children of first responders. Check out the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Now an author and advocate, Susan's story has taken her from that traumatic day to becoming a voice for many. Her book, "We Will Never Forget: The Stories of the Children of 9/11 First Responders," is a compilation of over 40 stories of children whose parents responded to Ground Zero. Proceeds from the book benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a cause that's close to her heart. The interview with Susan Fiorentino is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Life During the Attacks For Susan and many others growing up in Staten Island, NY, 9/11 wasn't just a national tragedy — it was personal. “Most of my friends had family members who were either NYPD or FDNY, and they were working that day,” Susan recalls. The attack didn't just shake the city; it changed the dynamics of entire neighborhoods. Staten Island, home to many first responders, became a hub of grief and anxiety as the reality of the attacks set in. Many parents, like Susan's father, spent days and weeks at Ground Zero, working tirelessly in the aftermath. Her Father Was Police in NYC During the WTC Terror Attack: Special Episode. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. She vividly remembers the uncertainty in the days following the attack — wondering whether her father would come home and watching the toll it took on her family and friends. These early experiences with fear, loss, and hope would later drive her to write her book, a project she hopes will resonate with readers and keep the memories alive for future generations. Listen to this interview as a free podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Finding Purpose in the Pain. Her Father Was Police in NYC During the WTC Terror Attack. Susan's journey through recovery was challenging. The emotional toll of growing up in a post 9/11 world, coupled with the impact on her family, led her to seek ways to heal. Part of that healing came through community support and giving back. Susan became a dedicated volunteer with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization that helps support the families of fallen first responders. “The work this foundation does is incredible,” Susan says, “and I wanted to be part of something that honored my father's work and the work of so many others.” The discussion is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio how and Podcast website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Her involvement didn't stop there. Susan is now a member of the Foundation's Young Professionals Network, where she leads fundraising efforts and helps organize community events. All proceeds from her book will go directly to the Foundation. We cover her journey and story in platforms like Medium and Newsbreak. Amplifying the Voices of 9/11 Children Susan's book offers a unique perspective on the attacks. “Even though we all experienced that day, we all experienced it differently,” she explains. Collecting the stories of children who lived through the same trauma but coped in different ways has been a powerful experience for Susan. She hopes that by sharing these stories, others will understand the long-lasting effects of that day on the families of first responders. Some of the children in the book were inspired to follow in their parents' footsteps, becoming first responders themselves. Others chose careers in entirely different fields, seeking ways to give back to their communities in honor of their parents' sacrifices. Each story is a testament to resilience, bravery, and the lasting legacy of 9/11. Her Father Was Police in NYC During the WTC Terror Attack. Stay in the know by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. Looking Ahead Through her work, Susan has built a strong following where she shares updates about her book and her ongoing efforts with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Her goal is to reach as many people as possible with her message: that the 9/11 community still needs support, and their stories are still relevant today. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Susan hopes her book will serve as a reminder that the impact of that day is still felt deeply. “It's important to raise awareness that this is still a community that is suffering, and we need to support them,” she says. Her Father Was Police in NYC During the WTC Terror Attack. For Susan, telling these stories is not just about remembering the past — it's about ensuring the future generation understands the sacrifices made by first responders and their families. “Through connecting with others and sharing my own experience, I've found healing,” she says. “I hope this book helps others find the same.” Learn useable tips and strategies to increase your Facebook Success with John Jay Wiley. Both free and paid content are available on this Patreon page. Breakfast With Champions in the Clubhouse Social Audio App a solution for Loneliness? It has helped countless people and might help you too. Best of all Breakfast With Champions and the Clubhouse Social Audio app are both free. Loneliness has become a significant public health concern in the United States, affecting millions across all age groups. The sense of isolation and disconnection can have serious consequences for both physical and mental well-being. 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Commissioner Ray Kelly, the longest-serving Commissioner of the NYPD in history who was in charge of the Secret Service during his tenure as Deputy Treasury Secretary under President ClintonTopic: Remembering 9/11 Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationTopic: 20 mortgage payoffs for fallen first responder familiesMike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Celebrating Staten IslanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Topic: FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith, who stood with George W. Bush at Ground Zero, passes away at age 91 Mark Morgan, Senior Fellow for the Federation for American Immigration Reform and Former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs & Border Protection Topic: Border billSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Latest with the hostages Councilman Robert Holden, Democratic City Councilman from Queens Topic: Hillcrest High School riot Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Topic: Tunnel to Towers Season of HopeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Anthony Pope, prominent attorney in New Jersey and New York and a legal analyst. James Carafano, Vice President of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism" Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liz Peek, Fox News contributor and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: Future of student debt following SCOTUS ruling, Bidenomics Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Topic: Tunnel to Towers Foundation delivering over 30 mortgage-free homes nationwide in observance of Independence DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
River's Regional Manager Kevin Kinmann comes back for part-two of this inspiring interview. He chats with Charlie about what THRIVE means to him, what qualities any retail leader should have, what advice he would give to his younger self and his favorite thing about the culture at the River. This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q4s9Ql-Y180 Episode resources: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation - https://t2t.org/ Operation Shut Eye - https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/operation-shut-eye/ and https://www.tempurpedic.com/tempur-love/operation-shut-eyes-10000-mattress-donation/ We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
River's Regional Manager Kevin Kinmann comes back for part-two of this inspiring interview. He chats with Charlie about what THRIVE means to him, what qualities any retail leader should have, what advice he would give to his younger self and his favorite thing about the culture at the River. This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q4s9Ql-Y180 Episode resources: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation - https://t2t.org/ Operation Shut Eye - https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/operation-shut-eye/ and https://www.tempurpedic.com/tempur-love/operation-shut-eyes-10000-mattress-donation/ We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Beth Jablon, 9/11 Victims Advocate and AttorneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "Trumponomics" Topic: Current state of gas prices and inflation Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Topic: Tunnel to Towers raising money for Ukrainian children John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “News Not Noise” on the Real America's Voice network Topic: Biden going to Europe next week, Russia-Ukraine conflict See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode Summary:Sarah Apgar – Princeton and Dartmouth alum, Iraqi war vet, volunteer fire fighter and EMT, and startup founder – wants to create a fitness and wellness movement based on the FitFighter steelhose product. In three conversations over the last year, we learn about Sarah and her company, her life as a Mom, her aspirations for her business, and how the relentless move toward growth requires constant adjustment and deep resilience.Sydney Finkelstein:Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Sarah Apgar:Sarah Apgar is the Inventor of the Steelhose®, Founder of FitFighter® and Creator & Team Captain of the SteelSisters®. FitFighter is a strength and mobility system originally designed to help firefighters learn skills and be better prepared for their job. Sarah's signature innovation, the Steelhose®, was featured in 2020 on ABC's Shark Tank, and is now available to trainers, coaches, gyms, teams, physical therapists, and the general public, to keep us ready for our everyday mission. The SteelSisters® is a nationwide team of young women aged 13-30 who support each other, celebrate strength, share knowledge, and do what's worth fighting for. Sarah is an Iraq War Veteran, All-American Collegiate Athlete, Fitness Professional, former Volunteer Firefighter and Warby Parker Executive, and mom of 2 little girls. In addition to her primetime Shark Tank debut, Sarah and FitFighter® have been featured in Rolling Stone, Mens Health Magazine, Muscle and Fitness, Essence, ABC News, USA Sports Radio, Armed Forces Network, and Oxygen Magazine, and performed for clients the likes of ESPN, FDNY, and the United States Military. Sarah promotes and celebrates the power of teams, women leaders, and public service, contributing a portion of sales to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation. Prior to launching FitFighter, Sarah was an executive at Warby Parker, overseeing the opening of the first 50 bricks and mortar retail stores in the US and Canada. Sarah has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a BA from Princeton University, and is a graduate of the Princeton Army ROTC Program. She lives in Port Washington NY with her husband, Ben Smith, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, her two young daughters, Emory and Arlyn, and canine Louisiana. Sarah is an avid skier, hiker, triathlete, and just about anything outdoors, and adores baking, cable reruns, and making people smile.Insights from this Episode:What is FitFighter and its purpose How Sarah got to the idea to found FitFighter The importance of the subscription model for FitFighterQualities that entrepreneurs must have How Sarah involves her children in her FitFighter lifeFitFighter's journey through Covid-19Sarah's experience on Shark Tank and the challenges she facedHow Shark Tank helped boost FitFighterHow Sarah manages her time as a mom and as an entrepreneur The challenges that partnerships have brought to FitFighterSarah's experience hiring a CEO for FitFighterFuture business plans for FitFighterQuotes from the Show: “Now we've just experienced this incredible shift in folks not being able to get out there to their gym, we've seen billions of dollars come out of the market of gym memberships…so what it's done is really explode companies that developed products that you can have in your home”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [12:26] “I've never thought of FitFighter as just a product…I don't think I would invest my life in that, there's a lot of great companies that produce great products but ultimately this (FitFghter) is a lifestyle change and shift and rethinking the paradigms around fitness and wellness”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [38:27] “[About life balance for Sarah and her team] We're all sort of facing mental health challenges and struggles, from isolation. I like to think that we're actually kind of living our best FitFighters life when it comes to strength and fostering a healthier, happier lifestyle that has some balance”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [58:33] “Whether or not you're actually starting a business is not the point, is whether you're creating and seeking opportunities to experience new things and to learn along the way, is really a mindset”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [01:05:21] “[About looking for a CEO] I've never had a co-founder, I've had great people at the table with me, friends, strategic advisors from the beginning and a couple of terrific early team members, but I never had that person who you can call up three, four, five times a day”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [01:18:55] Stay Connected: Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastSarah ApgarWebsite:https://www.sarahapgar.com/Instagram: Sarah ApgarLinkedIn: Sarah ApgarTwitter: Sarah ApgarDartmouth College: Sarah ApgarFitFighter:Instagram: FitFighterCompany Website: https://www.fitfighter.com/Training Platform:https://classes.fitfighter.com/catalogSizzler:Sizzler FitFighter Brand Trailer: Brand TrailerFitFighter App:FitFighter AppYouTube Channel: FitFighterSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.
Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC Topic: Record number of on-duty police officer deaths in 2021 Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Topic: Season of Hope See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christopher Award winner Frank Siller, the CEO and Chairman of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, discusses his firefighter brother who was killed in the World Trade Center's collapse on 9/11, and the ways in which the Foundation is keeping his memory alive by helping disabled veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families. Frank also reveals how the faith and selflessness he saw modeled by his parents, who were Third Order Franciscans, continues to serve as a foundation for his life.
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Frank Siller is the President and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. He and his family worked hard to establish this organization in memory of his brother, who was killed in the 9/11 attack in the United States. Stephen was about to leave for home when he learned of the attack. He immediately called his wife to let her know he'd be late because he needed to help those in need. Regrettably, he was killed that day. As a result, the ‘Stephen Tunnel to Towers Foundation' was established to assist the families of the first responders during the tragedy.
Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "Trumponomics" Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor and star criminal defense attorney Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. In today’s episode, we spoke with Sarah Apgar, Founder of FitFighter. We spoke about how important it is to show, teach, and explain how your product works. You can't assume your customer knows how to use your product, teach them. They will appreciate it more. We also talked about how building a team of people who can complement your ideas will push you to go further. Sarah shared that building an advisory board has been vital to her success. Sarah Apgar is the Founder of FitFighter, a complete strength training system that makes you ready for your everyday mission. She is an Iraq War Veteran, All-American Athlete, Fitness Professional, Volunteer Firefighter, and mom of 2 little girls. Sarah and FitFighter have been featured on ABC News, USA Sports Radio, Armed Forces Network, and Oxygen Magazine, and performed for clients the likes of ESPN, FDNY, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Sarah promotes and celebrates the power of teams, women leaders, and public service, contributing a portion of sales to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation. Sarah has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a BA from Princeton University, and is a graduate of the Princeton Army ROTC Program. She lives in Port Washington NY with her husband, Ben Smith, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and her two young daughters, Emory and Arlyn. FitFighter is a strength and conditioning system originally designed for the fire service, made with a real fire hose. Sarah is an Army veteran who after leaving the army joined her local volunteer fire department in Huntington, NY to recapture the sense of camaraderie she had experienced in the military, which helped inspire FitFighter’s creation. There is also a GREAT giveback side to this. A portion of sales sponsor the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation supporting Veterans, First Responders, frontline healthcare workers, and their families. Additionally, Sarah is providing at-cost equipment to FDNY firefighters who need to train at home AND she is also working to keep high school and college athletes in tip top shape until sports can resume safely.Websitehttps://www.fitfighter.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfighter/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fitfighter/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6DM-X5XwgnYrgsrYehftyAThank you for listening, and don’t forget to share, rate, and subscribe!If you enjoyed today's episode and want to stay up to date with new upcoming episodes, subscribe to our podcast. Please rate and comment on what your favorite moments from the podcast were, or who you would like for us to how on our show. If you found value from these podcasts, consider sharing this with your friend and family! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Rate our podcast!You can also follow us on our social media.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/u_preneur/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/upreneurpodcast/Website:https://upreneur
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Who is ready to swim with the Sharks? Check out this epic podcast episode with entrepreneur, Army veteran, Iraqi war veteran, All American Rugby player at Princeton, mom, and Mastermind member and friend Sarah Apgar who just appeared on Shark Tank on ABC a few days ago. Listen in as Sarah pitches her FitFighter brand on Shark Tank, and I ask her all the “behind-the-scenes” questions that you will love hearing about. Hop into the Tank now with Sarah as she faces Sharks Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, and guest Shark Daniel Lubetzky. Sarah shares her feelings walking through the doors of Shark Tank, entering the doors to the stage full of light onto the set... man, I had goosebumps as she described the feeling inside of her and which Shark she was going after. Sarah also shares the inside scoop on the decision making moments and brain chaos that led her to the new FitFighter Co-Captain. Sarah spent a ton of preparation time, over 30 days prior rehearsing every day, meditating, and making sure her formula of Preparation + a Little Fortune + Gumption + Commitment would meet in the end result! Hop in the Tank, start swimming and choose your Sharks carefully. Be sure to share this episode on your social media, and please tag me on. IG/Twitter: @ToddDurkin @sarah.apgar @fitfighter Facebook: @ToddDurkinFQ10 TIMESTAMPS: 2:26 - Welcome Sarah Apgar...From the Shark Tank to the IMPACT Show! 4:42 - Confronting the Sharks 7:40 - The Shark Sarah Was Going After 9:55 - A Guest Shark…? 11:25 - Who is the lucky Shark...now co-captain of FitFighter? 13:00 - Sarah shares a little on what her relationship is with her new co-captain. 15:07 - Sarah shares her new Co-Captain’s Super Power. 17:05 - Lori looked like she was going to make an offer 19:50 - Sarah shares some great moments and thoughts now that the show has aired. 25:51 - Decision Making Moments 31:57 - What’s next for FitFighter? 37:00 - Gratitude and the power of the community! 41:50 - Wisdom and Motivation from Sarah - The FitFighter core values: 53:15 - Final Wrap up - Keep the crack in the door open! --- Like Sarah, would you like to swim with a “good” shark in your business and life? 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If you want to be a “life-coach” to help people create more IMPACT in people’s lives, please join me Saturday, November 21st, to be part of the elite first group to become a Certified “Todd Durkin I.M.P.A.C.T. Coach.” For all information and to sign-up for my new I.M.P.A.C.T. Coaching Certification program, go to https://impactcertification.todddurkin.com/. --- About Sarah: Sarah Apgar is the Founder of FitFighter, a complete strength training system that makes you ready for your everyday mission. She is an Iraq War Veteran, All-American Athlete, Fitness Professional, Volunteer Firefighter, and mom of 2 little girls. Sarah and FitFighter have been featured on ABC News, USA Sports Radio, Armed Forces Network, and Oxygen Magazine, and performed for clients the likes of ESPN, FDNY, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Sarah promotes and celebrates the power of teams, women leaders, and public service, contributing a portion of sales to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation. Sarah has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a BA from Princeton University, and is a graduate of the Princeton Army ROTC Program. She lives in Port Washington NY with her husband, Ben Smith, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and her two young daughters, Emory and Arlyn. Follow Sarah Apgar: IG & Twitter @sarah.apgar @fitfighter Website: www.sarahapagar.com & www.FitFighter.com --- Please keep your questions coming so I can highlight you on the podcast!! 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Shelli Sonstein hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special focusing on the 19th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shelli Sonstein hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special focusing on the 19th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland SecurityTopic: 9/11, law and order, how DHS is protecting the homelandFrank Siller, Chairman & CEO of Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationTopic: Remembering 9/11, Tunnel to Towers' Reading of the NamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
•Q104.3’s Shelli Sonstein guest hosts a 9/11 iHeartCommunities public affairs special from New York. •Daniel Nigro is the Commissioner of the Fire Department of New York. He discussed how 9/11 is being remembered in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The FDNY has increased the size of its World Trade Center memorial wall at its Brooklyn headquarters as they prepare to add the names of 27 more members who died of illnesses linked to the toxic air at Ground Zero during the rescue and recovery efforts. •Stephen Siller is the CEO and President of the Frank Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s mission is to honor the sacrifice of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. To date, The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has spent over $250 million to honor and support our first responders and their families. Vice President Pence will speak peak at Tunnel to Towers September 11 Memorial Ceremony and be joined by families of 9/11 victims to honor the lives lost in 2001. Siller discussed the foundation and talked about the 2020 Never Forget Virtual Challenge.
Gordon Chang, columnist, pundit, author and China expertTopic: China's military buildupFrank Siller, Chariman and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationTopic: Upcoming events honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacksClint Lorance, former Army Infantry Officer and Paratrooper sent to Fort Leavenworth military prison in 2013 & pardoned by President Donald TrumpTopic: his new book, "Stolen Honor"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After 4 years of learning the flooring installation trade, in 1976, Roland Thompson decided to set out on his own as a residential and commercial installer. Roland's craftsmanship, hard work and outstanding service won him contracts for the Camp David Presidential Retreat under five United States's Presidents. His talent and customer service focus has earned him hundreds of certifications and friends in the flooring industry and organizations such as ABC Extreme Makeover and the food network's Restaurant Impossible. He continues to volunteer his time and expertise to organizations such as Building for America's Bravest. Building for America's Bravest is a program of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation that builds Smart Homes for our most catastrophically injured service members returning home.
Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO of Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationTopic: Restoration of the 9/11 "Tribute in Light" Nicole Malliotakis, Assemblymember representing Staten Island & BrooklynTopic: Donald Trump calls for the resignation of Rep. Max RoseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we begin our new series about "CHANGE," we were pointed in the direction of a Man that has had to conquer exactly that. Rob is a Husband, Expecting Father, Paralympic Medalist, accomplished Triathlete, Marathon Runner, and Author. He is also running for United States Congressman in his Virginia District. This is Rob Jones Journey: "I deployed to Habbaniyah, Iraq in 2008, and again to Delaram/Sangin, Afghanistan in 2010. During my deployment to Afghanistan while operating as a part of a push into Taliban territory, I was tasked with clearing an area with a high likelihood of containing an IED. It was in this capacity that I was wounded in action by a land mine. The injury resulted in a left knee dis-articulation and a right above knee amputation of my legs. I was taken to National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD for the initial phases of my recovery, which consisted primarily of healing and closing my wounds. I was then transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the remainder of my rehabilitation. At Walter Reed I was fitted with prosthetics, and worked very hard to learn how to walk with two bionic knees. I also used the time to relearn how to do other things with my new challenge including riding a bicycle, running, and rowing. I took naturally to rowing, and since I am always in search of a challenge that I can use to become better, I decided to train for the 2012 Paralympics. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in December, 2011, I immediately moved to Florida to train with my rowing partner, Oksana. We spent five months there, and during that time period won the trunk and arms mixed double sculls trial race held by USRowing to become the USRowing national team for our boat class, and also won the Final Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Belgrade to qualify for the Paralympics. We then moved to Charlottesville, Virginia to continue training until the Paralympics in September, 2012. Our hard work paid off for us as we brought home a bronze medal in our event. I continued in the sport of rowing through the 2013 season, where my partner and I placed 4th in the 2013 World Rowing Championships. On October 14, 2013 I began a solo supported bike ride across America which started in Bar Harbor, Maine, and ended in Camp Pendleton, California. The ride was 5,180 miles long and completed on April 13, 2014, a total of 181 days after it began. Over the course of the ride, along with my team, I raised $126,000 for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and Ride 2 Recovery, three charities which aid wounded veterans. Between Fall 2014, and Summer 2016, I trained in the sport of triathlon with the intention to compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games. I saw considerable personal improvement, but was unable to qualify. In the fall of 2017, with the support of an incredible team, I accomplished my goal to run 31 marathons in 31 days in 31 different cities. Beginning on Oct 12 in London, England and finishing on Nov 11 in Washington, DC, I ran 26.2 miles for 31 consecutive days in 31 major cities in the UK, Canada, and USA. In conjunction with this, my team raised over $200,000 for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation."
John Hudson Dilgen's New Home, Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation, and Mary Lanning of StreetCorner Gourmets, YES! Solutions: This podcast episode was recorded LIVE at Scott's personal garage aka This Old Garage project. Repeat co-host Brian Strauser of The Strauser Project has returned! He continues to go through exciting transformations in life, business, and more. Since Brian’s last appearance on episode 045, he's been engaged in a lot of philanthropic activities. Brian continues impacting the lives of others through various charity efforts, in particular, John Hudson Dilgen who lives with the rare condition of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). You'll learn much more about this again today. More importantly, we share the powerful holiday energy from John's new home dedication that we attended in Staten Island thanks to the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation. Plus the Strauser Project joins Scott's annual LIVETHEFUEL mission with Mary Lanning and her StreetCorner Gourmets of Yes! Solutions in Harlem, NY! On This Episode You Will Hear:[spp-timestamp time="00:30"] Introduction [spp-timestamp time="08:20"] Anybody that wanted to help me, once they found out what we were doing, didn't want to help me anymore. [spp-timestamp time="16:25"] Who is John Hudson Dilgen and his story of living with EB? [spp-timestamp time="20:00"] Brian knows the Dilgen family very personally now. [spp-timestamp time="31:30"] Digging into the background on John's mom and the Stephen Siller Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. [spp-timestamp time="45:00"] Brian is a choked up kind of guy, especially when it comes to helping John. [spp-timestamp time="01:00:50"] Final Words [spp-tweet tweet="Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holiday's with the Strauser Project. You Too Can LIVETHEFUEL! @livethefuel "] Watch On YouTube:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mUnuhZzWUI] Co-Host Links and Resources: The Strauser Project (https://www.facebook.com/strauserproject/?fref=ts) Brian’s previous episode (https://livethefuel.com/017-the-strauser-project-super-dad/) EB Research Project (https://ebresearch.org/organization/) Precise Graphix (https://www.facebook.com/Precise-Graphix-167887656608109/) Mentioned Influencers:Pending Final Words:I'll probably keep it with the Thanksgiving theme, just end it with something simple, give more than you get. You know there's something special that happens… (Brian gets emotional here…) You know something special happens when you have the opportunity to do that kind of stuff. This year I probably made triple the amount of money I made last year with my side hustle and some things I've started doing with my carpentry, my skillset, and my level of commitment to taking care of my family. The money I made doesn't mean shit to me. Action Steps: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/livethefuel/id1150969758?mt=2) . More 5 Stars reaches more people! Visit our (http://livethefuel.com/resources) page and a reminder to LIVE-THE-FUEL my friends! Join my private Facebook community (http://livethefueltank.com/) ! Follow on Instagram: (http://instagram.com/strauserproject)
Miss State Capitol's Outstanding Teen 2017 Jillian Bartel George is joined by the former Miss Greater Hazleton Outstanding Teen (2016) and the reigning Miss State Capitol's Outstanding Teen 2017, Jillian Bartel. Jillian tells George about the pageant circuit and discusses her community service, including The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Get more information and get involved at tunnel2towers.org. Plus, Jillian talks about things affecting teens today including standardized testing, social media, cyberbullying, and...mitochondria??? Stay tuned to the end of the show for an announcement about our upcoming special 200th episode, scheduled to post the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Some people are strong. Some are tough. Some seem unstoppable. And then there’s Travis Mills of the Travis Mills Foundation, who will redefine all of those words for you. He’ll tell you that he’s like anyone else. He just had a bad day at work. But Mills’s job at the time was Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. And that bad day—April 10, 2012—took away both his arms and his legs. Today Mills is a quadruple amputee—one of five U.S. servicemen to lose all of his limbs to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But ask and he’ll tell you that he doesn’t consider himself a wounded warrior. Why? “I’m not wounded,” Mills says. Instead, Mills considers himself a “recalibrated warrior” — one who’s defied all odds and surpassed every expectation on his road to recovery. He taught himself how to walk, then run, then do an incredible number of other things you might not expect: swim, fish, and do CrossFit. He completed his rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center in about half the time doctors thought it would take. Along the way, he made lifting the spirits of other injured veterans his new mission. “I met everybody there. I was one of the first people they got to talk to when they got to the hospital,” Mills says. “I think that was impactful because, at Walter Reed, the worst amputation you're going to see is me. "So here’s a guy with no arms and legs who either rolls or walks into your room and is like, ‘Hey, man. What's up? How's life treating you? You're in a great spot, you're going to get better, and I can't wait to see you down there. We'll work out together one day.’ It really is uplifting.Aa lot of the guys were really thankful for that.” Today Mills is a speaker, an author, an actor, and the head of a foundation that’s helping other critically injured vets recalibrate their own lives, the Travis Mills Foundation. This year the foundation opened a beautiful wooded retreat in Central Maine where soldiers who’ve lost limbs can spend a week with their families free of charge. “And I can tell you right now, I'm the president [of the foundation] and I have six other wonderful board members -- we're never going to pay ourselves,” Mills says. “We don't take a dime for this, and all the money raised goes towards the project, it goes towards the Travis Mills Foundation, and the retreat, and bringing the families up so the families don't have any cost when they get up here.” The retreat is already earning incredible praise from the servicemen and women that it’s served. And it’s going the extra mile to help even more. Initially scheduled to stay open only through the end of October, the retreat extended its inaugural season in order to help military families displaced by the Hurricanes in Texas and Florida. In this episode, you’ll find out how Travis survived his terrible injuries, who inspired him to take on an excruciating recovery, and how he learned to walk again with some help from his young daughter, Chloe. You’ll also learn how a past guest on Crazy Good Turns, The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, helped Travis, his wife, Kelsey, and Chloe, get back to a more normal life. And you’ll hear one inspiring, incredible quote after another from a man who is truly unstoppable.
We just observed the 16 year anniversary of the horrible attacks of 9/11, and the nation is still recovering. One of the ways we're doing that is through events such as the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run. The event raises money for families of fallen first responders, as well as money to build smart homes for catastrophically injured American service members. Gary Pinkerton, a US military veteran of 26 years hosting his first ever podcast, talks to Kathy Cunningham about her team, Team Shamrock, the #1 team fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Run. Key Takeaways: [1:01] The story that Gary heard and had to tell for his first episode of Heroic Investing [4:54] What Gary's learned about inspirational people during his 26 years in the military Kathy Cunningham Interview: [10:02] How long Team Shamrock has been around [13:37] The story of the home Team Shamrock was able to give to a disabled veteran [17:18] The story of Kathy's brother's final day on 9/11 [21:36] The biggest surprise Kathy's experienced on her Team Shamrock fundraising journey [25:24] How listeners can help Website: www.CrowdRise.com/TeamShamrock www.Tunnel2Tower.org
Scarred lungs from smoke inhalation didn’t stop Jason Czora, 46, a firefighter with 21 years of service in Buffalo, NY, from heaving his way across hilly terrain for more than 1,600 miles on an epic bicycle ride. He embarked Aug. 17 from the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colo., to pedal back home and raise $10,000 for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its mission to help firefighters' and military families.