9/11: Stories From Our Community

As Patch recognizes the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, here are the images of some of those in our community whose lives were affected by the events of a decade ago.

Navy Sailor Saw 9/11 Attack From Sea.

A Firefighter's Living Memorial to Sept. 11.

Tragedy of Sept. 11 Led to a Passion for Sustainable Gardening.

9/11 Attacks Spark Resident's Journey From Dislike of Islam to Convert.

Mom Saw 9/11 Plane Hit, Died Three Months Later.

9/11 Memory: 'Is This Really Happening?'

Two Friends Say Sept. 11 Felt Like a Call to Action.

'New York Was Empty.'

Emory Prof Edits Book on Jewish Perspective of 9/11.

An Ashford Park Resident Remembers Friends Who Died Saving Others.

Remembering Sept. 11.

'It Changed My Life.

These photos are a local component to a larger project in coordination with Action America to document how the country has been affected by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.