Don’t miss these 9/11 stories

To honor the memories of the Sept. 11 attacks, The American Legion is presenting a special 20-part podcast series. The series features individual stories of heroism, valor and courage. The series launches Aug. 16 with a new episode each weekday, concluding on Sept. 10.

Among the special guests:

• Jessica Lynch, the first female prisoner of war ever to be rescued.

• A former New York City firefighter recalls witnessing the first plane hit the World Trade Center and what it was like being in one of the towers.

• A Legionnaire and ferry boat captain who helped people flee New York City.

• An Army sergeant major who escaped the Pentagon, the day before what "was supposed to be the biggest day of my life."

• An air traffic controller for Flight 93 who has not returned to work since 9/11.

• A then-18-year-old college student, motivated by the attacks, became an Army Ranger, a surprise to everyone who knew him.

• A retired Marine lieutenant colonel who spent the day with the president and vice president as they prepared the U.S. response.

• An Air Force veteran who piloted one of the final passenger flights safely into LAX as air travel shut down.

Visit legion.org/tangoalphalima to download each episode in audio format or watch on YouTube.