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Meet the eyewitnesses who share their stories in 'Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11'
The feature documentary, directed by David Belton and Bjørn Johnson, premieres Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and Peacock.
Zebediah Smith; MSNBC
In the wake of 9/11, artist Ruth Sergel set up a plywood video booth in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. Hundreds of eyewitnesses shared their intimate recollections in the aftermath of the attacks. Now, twenty years later, they return to reflect upon the past two decades and how they’ve moved forward. Meet some of the voices of “Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11.”
Rik Parker, New York City
Rik Parker is a former EMT who volunteered at Ground Zero shortly after the attacks.Zebediah Smith
Lisa Ridd, New York City
Lisa Ridd's friend Lindsay was on the 89th floor of the south tower on Sept. 11, 2001.Zebediah Smith
Erik Tischler, New York City
Erik Tischler was heading home to his parents' house when he offered a helping hand to two strangers.Zebediah Smith
Joanne Capestro, New York City
Joanne Capestro was on the 87th floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center.Zebediah Smith
Dr. Robert Lahita, New York City
Dr. Robert Lahita traveled to Ground Zero with two paramedics shortly after the attacks to help with rescue efforts.Zebediah Smith
Donald Byrd, New York City
Donald Byrd is a choreographer who was living and working in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.Zebediah Smith
Mary Adams, New York City
Mary Adams' brother Charlie worked for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center.Zebediah Smith
Daisy Khan, New York City
Daisy Khan speaks from the perspective of grieving the attacks as a Muslim woman.Zebediah Smith
Elizabeth Regensburger and Raegan Gonzalez, New York City
Elizabeth Regensburger gave birth to her daughter, Raegan, in New York City 10 days after the attacks.Zebediah Smith
AJ Devine, Washington, D.C.
AJ Devine was an airline pilot in the Navy Reserves at the time of the attacks and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.Zebediah Smith
Sheila Moody, Washington, D.C.
Sept. 11, 2001 was Sheila Moody's first day of work at the Pentagon.Zebediah Smith
Donn Marshall, Washington, D.C.
Don Marshall's wife, Shelley, was in the Pentagon the day of the attacks.Zebediah Smith
"Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11” premieres Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and Peacock.
