'My experience of tragedy on 9/11 gave me a second family'
Summary
Louise Rayner, a photography student from Bradford, was working as a nanny for the Lawrence family in New Jersey on September 11, 2001. After Bob Lawrence, who worked in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, died in the attacks, Louise stayed with the family for over two years and formed a close, lasting bond with them.Key Facts
- Louise Rayner met the Lawrence family by chance after changing her flight dates to the US.
- Bob Lawrence had just started a new job on the 104th floor of the South Tower.
- He died in the 9/11 attacks when the planes struck floors 78 to 84 of the South Tower.
- Louise cared for the Lawrence children, Bobby (6) and Toland (8), after Bob’s death.
- Suzanne Lawrence, Bob’s wife, was working out of state and could not return immediately due to grounded flights.
- Louise describes trying to provide stability and support during the family's grief.
- The family remains close with Louise 25 years later.
- Louise said the 9/11 tragedy changed her life and gave her a "second family" in the US.
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