Month: January 2014
The Wonderful Flying Machine and Henry Heitz
You probably haven’t heard of Henry Heitz. However, the folks in Elkton, South Dakota know that he invented a flying machine…that didn’t fly. But perhaps…
An Elephant on the Run
The people of Elkton, South Dakota were excited that the circus was in town. But when bad weather forced its cancellation it wasn’t the end…
The Circus Comes to Elkton
Just about everyone loves the circus, so people in Elkton, South Dakota were disappointed when bad weather forced the cancellation of the show that had…
The World War I Museum
When the World War I museum and Liberty Memorial were dedicated in 1926 by President Calvin Coolidge, it’s said he addressed the largest live audience…
A Global Conflict
Ask most Americans who their nation fought in World War II and they’ll tell you Nazi Germany and Japan. Ask them who was the enemy…
Presumed Dead For Three Days
For three days Joe Torrillo’s family thought he’d died in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. However a mix-up at the firehouse resulted…
Surviving Two Buildings
Joe Torrillo survived not one building falling on top of him, but two. Against all odds, he made a dash for his life in…
Saving the Lives of Rescue Workers
Amid the tragic loss of life at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, one man saved the lives of dozens of rescue workers. …
A Ceremony That Would Not Take Place
Joe Torrillo was ready to unveil a new action figure for a giant toy company in New York City. However, the ceremony would not take…
Tragedy and Triumph on 9-11
Today we begin a series of programs with New York City firefighter, Joe Torrillo, as he shares his story of tragedy and triumph on 9-11…..