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Op-Ed: Inability of the military and law enforcement to deal with PTSD

Surrey - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is common in the military, law enforcement officers and first responders. PTSD has resulted in homelessness, domestic abuse, substance abuse and suicides. While PTSD is recognized, the response has been inadequate.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 15 comments

Safe traps Toronto man

Toronto - A young party-goer who decided to act out a alcohol-infused dare had to rely on the Toronto Fire department to free him after being trapped inside a safe.

In the Media by Richard Mccallum

Veterans’ Day Program at Alert Academy of Big Sandy Special

Tyler - The Alert Academy of Big Sandy, Texas (near Tyler) hosted a Veterans Day Program--complete with a dinner, guest speakers, and choir performance.

Digital Journal Report by JD Meyer

Op-Ed: When first-responders ran into the flames on 9/11

They ran into the flames. Countless first responders lost their lives on September 11, 2001 doing what they did every day. They ran towards danger while others ran the other way.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 4 comments

Op-Ed: Remembering first responders is an important legacy

Was it just a day? On Sunday the world remembered the attacks of September 11, 2001. World leaders took time to give speeches about the tragedy that fell upon New York City, Washington D.C. and a rural field in Pennsylvania.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of September 11 Special

New York - Today, September 11, marks the tenth anniversary of the attack on the United States. It was commemorated today with the unveiling of a memorial to the families of the victims.

Digital Journal Report by Joshua Greenwald - 1 comment

New York City's paramedics, forgotten first responders of 9/11 Special

Toronto - When we think about the first responders during the attack in New York City on September 11, 2001 there's one group that is often left off: the paramedics that cared for the hurt and scared that day.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Op-Ed: 9/11 — Flight attendants were the first of the first responders

When we think of the first responders from September 11, 2001 images of police, firefighters and EMS pop up. There were 25 others that paid with their lives: the flight attendants on the four planes that changed history.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Op-Ed: First responders not invited to 9/11 ceremony in NYC

New York - Almost 10 years ago two planes flew into the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. Those first on the scene were the police, paramedics and fire fighters. They are now told not to come a 10th anniversary event.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 6 comments

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