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I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed on 9/11

I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed on 9/11

Summary

Charles Wolf watched as a hijacked plane flew low over his New York City apartment on September 11, 2001, before it hit the north tower of the World Trade Center where his wife, Katherine, worked. Katherine died instantly in the attacks that killed 2,977 people in total. Charles later campaigned for fair compensation for the victims' families.

Key Facts

  • On the morning of September 11, 2001, Charles saw a plane flying low over his apartment and realized it was deliberate.
  • The plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center, where his wife Katherine worked on the 97th floor.
  • Katherine died instantly in the attack, which killed 2,977 people in total.
  • Charles called the FBI immediately after seeing the plane and was the first to alert them it was not an accident.
  • Katherine had just started her new job less than two weeks before the attack.
  • No one above the 91st floor of the north tower survived, so Katherine and her colleagues had no chance to escape.
  • Charles later led efforts to ensure victims' families received proper compensation from the government.
  • Many people, including emergency workers, suffered long-term health problems due to the attack.
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