Monthly Archives: May 2018

Excerpt from Triumph Over Terror: “Sweeper Man”

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Multiple award-winning, Triumph Over Terror, by Ground Zero Chaplain and Janice Hall Heck, recounts Ossler’s interactions with heartbroken victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Used by permission of Blackside Publishing. Sweeper Man’s Hopeless Task “I must lose myself in action, … Continue reading →

Posted in 9-11 Terrorist Attack, American Tragedies, Ground Zero, Terrorist Attacks on U.S., Triumph Over Terror | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

One World Trade Center

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Originally posted on The World Is a Book…:
The building itself is 1,368 feettall, the same height as the North Tower that fell during the 9/11 attacks. And if you add the height of its decorative spire, 1 WTC measures 1,776 feet.…

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Grief Can Be an Awful but Powerful Motivator

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Buried memories of tragedy resurface for many of us each Memorial Day. I flash back to Yarnell, Arizona in 2013 when nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters, ranging in age from 21 to 43, were trapped and killed in a wildfire. … Continue reading →

Posted in American Tragedies, firefighters, Memorial Day | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A Tale of Two Titles: Triumph or Trump?

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

by Bob Ossler and Janice Hall Heck Choosing a title for a book is tricky. Designing the book cover is another matter. Our first book, Triumph Over Terror, has just gotten a new cover. Look at cover 1 and  cover 2. … Continue reading →

Posted in 9-11 Terrorist Attack, A.D.D./A.D.H.D., attention deficit disorder, Ground Zero | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments