Jessica Murphy and Leila Murphy
Recorded
September 21, 2024
01:00:07
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Id:
lmn004032
Description
Jessica Murphy (28) and her sister Leila Murphy (26) remember the loss of their father on September 11th, 2001, and reflect on their personal histories of grief. They also share memories of a visit to Guantanamo Bay and how that experience helped lead to a critical understanding of our nation's history and response to violence.Subject Log / Time Code
Leila Murphy (L) asks Jessica Murphy (J) about going to the yearly 9/11 memorial event. L shares her own memories of attending the anniversary event in years prior.
L shares her first memory of grief and knowing that she lost her father on 9/11.
J shares her first memory of 9/11.
Participants reflect on the significance of the terrorist attack and also remember the death of Osama bin Laden.
Participants detail what led them to a summer program at Guantanamo Bay and share their memories of that experience.
Participants reflect on who their dad is to them and how they still connect with him even after his passing.
Participants think about how their emerging careers as doctors and lawyers may have been influenced by the passing of their father. They also talk about what they hope their impact is in their respective fields.
Participants
- Jessica Murphy
- Leila Murphy