StoryCorps Shorts: September 11 Stories: John and Joe

On September 11, 2001, the Vigiano brothers responded to the call from the World Trade Center, and both were killed while saving others.
POV Staff 01.17.11

Synopsis

John Vigiano Sr. is a retired New York City firefighter whose two sons followed him into service — John Jr. was a firefighter, too, and Joe was a police detective. On September 11, 2001, both Vigiano brothers responded to the call from the World Trade Center, and both were killed while saving others. John Sr. remembers his sons and reflects on coping with his tremendous loss.