Samantha’s dad came home from the World Trade Center covered in dust

Samantha’s dad came home from the World Trade Center covered in dust

NJ.com
NJ.com
Aug 26, 2026

Samantha and her family spent hours trying to reach her father during 9/11, who worked in one of the towers. After she fell asleep waiting for him, he finally walked through the door wearing his suit, but covered head to toe in dust. She shares why she will never forget the day he almost never came home.

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