Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York’s Post

23 years ago today, the world changed forever. The New York City Fire Department faced the largest rescue operation in history, and in just 2 hours, they managed to save 20,000 lives. They rushed toward danger, putting the lives of strangers above their own. Wish kid Jake was inspired by their resilience. While in the hospital with leukemia, Jake watched a 9/11 documentary and was moved by the strength of the first responders. "When I watched that, it gave me the strength to keep going and stay positive during my treatment." – Jake. 12 years ago, his wish to meet the FDNY Chief was granted, sparking his interest in becoming a firefighter himself. Today, we honor the memory of those we lost, recognize the courage of survivors, and extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders whose bravery still inspires us and our wish kids. 💙 #NeverForget

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