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Jeff Strubel worked as a tractor operator at Fresh Kills Landfill. After September 11, Jeff helped with the Recovery effort. He says that a lot of the guys who worked at the landfill, the firefighters, don't want to talk about what they…

Jeff Strubel worked as a tractor operator at Fresh Kills Landfill. After September 11, he spent some time at Ground Zero, helping with the clean-up. In this clip he describes all of the cars and other vehicles found at the site.

Jeff Strubel worked as a tractor operator at Fresh Kills Landfill. After September 11, Jeff helped with the Recovery effort. In this clip, he talks about how he and the other workers feel to be a part of this difficult process. Every guy has his…

Jeff Strubel worked as a tractor operator at Fresh Kills Landfill. After September 11, Jeff helped with the Recovery effort. He says the guys he worked with really supported eachother but they still find it to difficult to talk about. Jeff…

Josh's mother, Martha Rosler, left three messages on his answering machine over the course of September 11 and 12. She expresses her hopes that her son and daughter-in-law are safe. She wonders if giving blood would be the right gesture. A comicbook…

Josh's friend Danielle Nguyen, calling from Phoenix, left a message on his answering machine on September 11. A comicbook artist, Josh later collaborated on a fundraising anthology called "911 Emergency Relief."

Josh's friend Dean Haspiel left a message on his answering machine right after the 1st tower fell. Josh and Dean later collaborated with many other comic book artists on a fundraising anthology "911 Emergency Relief."

Jeff Strubel worked as a tractor operator at Fresh Kills Landfill. He started on September 11, just doing what ever he could to help. He describes some of the public support he experienced while driving his equipment from ground zero.

Faith Schwartz worked as a physician's assistant at the Recovery Project at Fresh Kills. She had just graduated before September 11. She never expected that her first job would be on the "garbage dump."

Faith Schwartz worked at the Recovery Project at Fresh Kills as a physician's assistant. She is proud of the workers who never complained about the uncomfortable conditions at the landfill, the decontamination process they have to go through even…

A Fresh Kills tractor operator, Edwin was born and raised on Staten Island. He lost people close to him on September 11. He talks about the silent sadness that will still linger with the workers who spent so much time there -- even after the closing…

A tractor operator at Fresh Kills, Edwin was born and raised on Staten Island. He reflects on the surreal nature of September 11, and what he has had to do to cope.

A tractor operator working at Fresh Kills, Edwin was born and raised on Staten Island. He watched the progression of the WTC construction. In this clip, Edwin describes the recovery work he did after September 11. He is still amazed by the amount…

Theresa worked at the Fresh Kills Recovery Project for the EPA. In this clip she comments on the Closing Ceremony.

Theresa Gregorio worked for the EPA at the landfill during the recovery effort after September 11. In this clip she describes the tools of her trade and safety precautions.

Theresa worked for the EPA at the Fresh Kills Recovery Project doing air samples for asbestos and soil samples for other hazardous materials.

Theresa Gregorio was one of the few women working at the Recovery Effort at the Fresh Kills Landfill. She describes the supportive working atmosphere and her pride about doing her part. Theresa Gregorio also recalls some of the sounds and smells of…

Faith Schwartz worked at the Recovery Project at Fresh Kills as a physician's assistant. She screened volunteers and workers to see who was fit to work in the hazardous conditions. She descibes her day to day routine and some of the reactions of the…

Ray Ragusa worked at the Fresh Kills Landfill for 18 years as a heavy equipment operator. On the day of the Closing Ceremony, Ray describes how the Recovery Effort functioned at the landfill, how they kept track of where material was dumped, and what…

Ray Ragusa worked at Fresh Kills for 18 years as a heavy equipment operator. He describes the work ethic and skill of the workers at the Recovery Effort. Ray says it always popped into his mind that he was sifting through the remains of the WTC, but…