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Mother remembers daughter after death by drunk driver

Ruth Schneider — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:16:57 +0000

Melissa Giorgio, a college student, is remembered by her mother. Giorgio died in 2008, a result of a drunk driving accident in Lower Manhattan. Her mother is now active in Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

— Misha Rezvi and Ruth Schneider

John McNamara: Husband, fireman, 9/11 rescue worker

Amy Brittain — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:02:56 +0000

As a New York City firefighter, John McNamara rushed to Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001. He spent 500-plus hours working in the aftermath of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks – wearing just a paper mask – while recovering remains and clearing debris. He died in August 2009 from Stage IV colon cancer, which doctors believe was directly linked to the toxins he inhaled during the rescue work. Jennifer, John’s wife, shares her memories of him and her hopes for their son, Jack.

— Spencer Bailey and Amy Brittain

Anna Catherine Strasser (1918-2009)

Marlow Stern — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:47:43 +0000

A tribute to the life of the recently departed Anna Catherine Strasser. Narrated by Steve Strasser.

— Marlow Stern and Paulina Villegas