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In this powerful 10th episode of Over a Cup, FDNY dispatcher John Lightsey (ret.) tells us his story of dispatching the infamous September 11th attacks. John was working in the Manhattan communications center on that Tuesday morning and did not leave for the next 4 days. When he was finally released, John went to Ground Zero. Ali included much of John’s recorded dispatch audio from that morning, including audio of both towers being struck, collapsing and the ensuing chaos. While some of the audio is difficult to listen to as Ali puts it “I figure if people like Mike Dugan and John Lightsey can live this and live with it, we can certainly listen. And I don't think we can fully appreciate the prices they paid unless we hear them paying it.” This episode was created to honor and highlight the extraordinary work that emergency dispatchers do every day. Learn more about our product sponsor Nyad, Inc. by visiting their website.