They call it “The Survivor Tree.” It is trying to heal the world.
The 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack is approaching, and with it comes an opportunity to pay tribute to the victims and their families. It is also a special time to recognize the first responders and volunteers who assisted in the rescue, recovery and relief efforts and to share the story of a remarkable tree.
In 2001, I lived and worked in Lower Manhattan on Hanover Square, three blocks from the World Trade Center. When the towers fell, I volunteered with the Salvation Army at Ground Zero.
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