NEW PORT RICHEY — When studying concerning the horrors of September 11, Tommy Torregrossa brings an harmless perspective.
“I can’t believe that someone would do this to America. I wish it didn’t happen, honestly. I wish. I wish it didn’t have to happen to the Twin Towers. And everything would still be normal and none of this would have happened,” he mentioned.
Tommy was accompanied by his dad and sister at The Tunnels to Towers September 11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit.
An 83-foot tractor-trailer with an 1100-square-foot exhibit was on show at Sims Park in New Port Richey this weekend.
“Once I introduced him to this history of it. He couldn’t believe that I was alive during it,” mentioned Daniel Torregrossa.
The cell exhibit is for everybody, however builders consider it to be particularly essential for these born after 9/11 or who’re too younger to recollect.
Retired New York City Firefighters, who responded to the towers, led the excursions.
“Especially children when they come through, I try and tell them that whenever there is evil, good comes out of it. And this is one of the good things that came out of 9/11. A foundation that takes care of people. Cares for people,” mentioned John Bruckner, a retired FDNY battalion chief.
Rich Miccio was with Ladder Company 163 in Queens on September 11.
He survived that day and retired to Pasco County.
“The artifacts and the memorabilia that is in there will keep people in tune with never forgetting what happened that day,” mentioned Miccio.
While Rich mentioned he was joyful to see so many individuals, he doesn’t suppose he’s fairly able to relive historical past.
“I saw it first hand that day. I was across the street from the north tower when it collapsed. I’m in a place where I need to be protective of myself. So I don’t know. Maybe I’ll watch it online one day,” mentioned Miccio.
- Opening Ceremony –Friday, September 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., open till 5:00 p.m.
- Exhibit open Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to six:00 p.m.
- Exhibit open Sunday, September 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- CLOSED for the Memorial Ceremony from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Sims Park and re-opens from 3:30 -7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
- In Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL
