In 2001, Americans shared a horrific experience — the repercussions of which continue to reverberate 25 years later. In this special, which originally aired in September 2021, WGCU reflects on 9/11 with the voices of people in Southwest Florida who witnessed that historical moment and how that moment changed their lives.
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