One couple discusses the impact 9/11 had on them “I don’t think it’s something we can really get rid of”

Melanie and Drew were married with a daughter less than one years old when 9/11 occurred. Sixteen years later they discuss how the event changed their lives and the world we live in.

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Ava Ahmadbeigi and Gary Hovatter

Gary Hovatter (67) tells his StoryCorps conversation partner Ava Ahmadbeigi (26) about his upbringing in Yuma, time in the military and connection to the events of 9/11.

"As fully formed as a 21 year old could be"

Jennifer St.Leger (41) talks with husband, Jeff St.Leger (52) about coming immigrating from Ireland to New York in the 1980s.

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Scott Acord and Randy Crane

Randy Crane (46) talks with Scott Acord (59) about his journey from being a minister to working in a Christian finance company before he found the job that most suits him at Providence.

“May we never forget, 9/11” Our dad’s story.

We sit down to talk with our dad about the events of September 11th.

Upbringings in China, Japanese Culture, and 9/11: Stories from My Dad, Zijiang Yang

My dad and I discuss his childhood experiences of family life and academics in China, and how they differed from mine in America. We reflect on his career pursuits as a police officer, tour guide, and sushi chef due to...