Society to observe 9/11 on ninth anniversary

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Society to observe 9/11 on ninth anniversary

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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 00:00

The Osceola County Historical Society will once again present a special edition History Talks program in observance of the 9/11 Tragedy on Saturday, Sept. 11, the ninth anniversary of that fateful day.
Entitled “9/11: A Special Remembrance,” the program’s special guest will be St. Cloud resident Angel Feliciano, a retired New York Police Department officer who worked recovery detail and aftermath at Ground Zero.
Feliciano, who volunteered to help at the site and later, would learn of the loss of a close colleague on Sept. 11, spent many days working almost around the clock until he was forced to stop from complete exhaustion.
“When we entered the confines of Ground Zero it was very surreal. It was destruction all over, ashes and dust everywhere, smoke in the air, broken windows and glass scattered throughout the streets. Nearby buildings burning, turned over vehicles. Firetrucks and police vans buried with debris and streets that once were covered by New York City pedestrians now were covered by emergency vehicles and personnel. I learned that day that we were doing 16 to 19 hour shifts on a daily basis until further notice,” he said, according to a society press release.
Feliciano took many photographs at the site during the recovery effort, which he will share with the audience during his appearance. The program’s format and tone will be conversational, allowing ample opportunity for audience members to share in the discussion.
This program will begin at 3 p.m. and due to limited seating, advance reservations are suggested by calling 407-396-8644. Admission to the program is $15 ($10 for society members) with all proceeds going toward the nonprofit organization’s continued work in historical preservation.