Op-Ed: An iconic 9/11 photo holds lessons for a new generation

By: Thomas E. Franklin

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 865

Last Updated: 6 days, 23 hours ago

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For most of my students at Montclair State University, Sept. 11 is not a memory. It is history — something they learned about in school or heard about from their parents and grandparents.

For me, it has never become the past. I witnessed and photographed that tragic day firsthand, and even after 25 years, the memories remain as vivid as ever, especially at this time of year. This anniversary has felt particularly intense, with more …

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