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2002-09-11

I left my home town of 5,000 people and arrived on Sunday, Sept. 9th. Monday I attended the Conference 30 blocks from Ground Zero. Just the usual goings on that day and had made arrangements to attend the Yankees vs. the Soxs on tues. The conference started tues. as it had on monday, but at approximately 845am, we had received word from the Mayor's Office and since we were all Physicians, Bus's were mobilized to take us, 250 Doctors to help out. The first bus took many to various Manhatan City Hospitals, the next bus went to Chelsea Pier Warehouse to set up a Triage center. I was on the last bus with 6 other Surgeons, and headed to Ground Zero, as we arrived there was panic since there was a call for a "gas leak" and we lost the rest of our help. My friend and I "Dan" wre the fist Doctors to arrive and we helped victims to safety and set up shop at Manhatan City College Gym. I have since been called a "hero" and have spoken at many engagements, I will never forget that moment in my life. I am proud to be an America.