FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge, First Recorded Death at Ground Zero, Remembered for His Final Act of Prayer

Father Judge's decision to answer the call to the towers on September 11 exemplifies the character of those who ran toward danger to serve others, a legacy that continues to shape how first responders understand their mission.
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